Manchester United are reportedly stepping up their curiosity in Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund after pulling out of the race to signal Harry Kane, although might have to attend so as to pair him with fellow Serie A star Kim Min-jae at Old Trafford. Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag has been hopeful of touchdown a marquee striker within the ilk of the England captain, although have since conceded that they will be unable to prise him away from Tottenham.

Kane has only a yr left on his contract in north London however with membership chief Daniel Levy unwilling to promote him to a Premier League rival with out an inflated switch charge, United have reportedly walked away and deserted any hope of signing him this summer season. Instead, their curiosity seems to have turned to Hojlund.

The 20-year-old Danish ahead has impressed throughout his first season in Italy, incomes comparisons to Erling Haaland, whereas United are considered one of many eager admirers. Now, they're reportedly ready to up their curiosity and take agency steps to carry Ten Hag a brand new striker for the approaching season.

Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla has claimed that United intend to current a proposal of £51million plus bonuses to Atalanta for Hojlund, although there was no direct contact between the golf equipment - solely by means of intermediaries.

Atalanta at present worth him at £60m plus bonuses and though there's a hole in valuations, it's not inconceivable that the 2 groups couldn't compromise on a £9m distinction.

At the identical time, United need to carry Kim Min-jae to United to bolster their defensive choices however are hoping to attend till subsequent month to maneuver for the South Korean. The Red Devils can keep away from negotiating with Napoli by ready for his launch clause to turn out to be energetic between July 1-15.

The clause is considered within the area of £43m which might considerably ease the method of signing him for United, nonetheless the report states that the membership are conscious that they do face competitors for his signature and different groups have tried to signal him in latest weeks.

United could possibly be going through an anxious wait till July as they could possibly be gazumped by their rivals. If United are ready to place any deal on maintain for over two weeks, one other group who're ready to pay over the discharge clause might attain an settlement earlier than July.

While United are on a stage enjoying discipline in July as any group with the monetary capabilities can match their supply and go away the choice solely as much as the participant, within the hope that he picks United over any of their rivals - and be a part of Hojlund at Old Trafford.