There is not any assure that it'll all be finalised by the top of the summer time switch window. That would go away Ten Hag fuming at not with the ability to usher in a much-needed frontman.

There can be no assure Hojlund will nonetheless be accessible even when the takeover completes within the coming weeks. The 20-year-old has caught consideration throughout Europe and, regardless of United being the membership most linked, there might be curiosity from different potential suitors.

Hojlund has had only one season in one in every of Europe's prime 5 leagues, scoring 9 objectives in 32 league video games for Atalanta. However, 12 of these outings got here instead and he has proven undoubted promise within the minutes he has performed.

The Telegraph stories that United consider £50m can be sufficient to persuade Atalanta to promote Hojlund. However, whether or not United can get their takeover sorted in time stays to be seen.