Atalanta have reportedly rejected the prospect to signal three Manchester United gamers as a part of a deal for Rasmus Hojlund. The Denmark worldwide striker is the subsequent goal in Erik ten Hag's crosshairs and there's optimism he'll observe Mason Mount and Andre Onana by the door within the coming weeks forward of the 2023/24 marketing campaign.

While United are but to submit a proper bid it is understood they've held verbal discussions with Atalanta for the 20-year-old frontman.

Fabrizio Romano is now reporting that United loosely proposed three gamers to the Italian facet that they might signal as a part of the bundle.

Although the id of the gamers haven't been specified, it is understood Donny van de Beek was one of many names beneath dialogue.

Crucially, nevertheless, Atalanta mentioned no as they like a straight money deal this summer time for one among Europe's hottest skills.

They at the moment are anticipating a gap bid for United and they're looking for as much as £60m to conform to a sale.

United at the moment are anticipated to open negotiations with the Serie A outfit within the coming days after wrapping up the signing of latest No.1 Onana from Inter Milan.

The club-to-club settlement has now been reached and Onana is because of land in Manchester on Tuesday night at round 7pm to finalise his transfer.

Onana is because of bear a medical after saying his goodbyes at Inter's coaching base previously few days and there's optimism he will likely be able to fly with United to the USA for his or her pre-season tour.

Ten Hag is now working with restricted funds having splashed over £100m on the double acquisition of Mount and Onana and additional gross sales may very well be vital if Atalanta play hardball.

Nottingham Forest are involved in signing Dean Henderson and United are anticipated to get a minimum of £20m for the England worldwide goalkeeper.

That cash may very well be put straight again into the switch kitty and into Ten Hag's striker fund.

Atalanta know United are determined for a striker and are due to this fact prone to signify tough negotiations.

Add to that, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus have additionally been snooping round Hojlund that means Atalanta may very well be eyeing a bidding battle.

Speaking again in June, Hojlund particulars his admiration for United amid hyperlinks to Old Trafford.

"It is a huge club," he informed the Danish press. "So I must have done something right if it’s rumoured they want me. We have to see what happens.

"As you see and listen to, I think about loads may occur to fairly a couple of strikers this summer time, as many golf equipment are searching for a No.9.

"Something will definitely happen there, and then we’ll have to wait and see if I am included in it."