Manchester United have positioned emphasis on signing gamers determined to signify the membership below Erik ten Hag's revolution. Rasmus Hojlund undoubtedly falls below that class as he closes in on a dream £72million change to Old Trafford this week.

United have reportedly agreed a cope with Atalanta for the 20-year-old, making him the costliest striker within the membership's historical past.

He is anticipated to finish his transfer within the coming days, with two weeks left till the brand new season commences in opposition to Wolves within the Premier League.

Hojlund has the makings of an prompt fan favorite within the Stretford End after a earlier Liverpool snub resurfaced on social media.

Fans have found Hojlund's outdated Facebook profile, on which he set his profile image with a United overlay in November 2015.

And when informed by a pal that he ought to assist Liverpool as an alternative in his feedback part, he responded: "Come on United."

Hojlund will add much-needed firepower to Ten Hag's attacking ranks, becoming a member of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial as striker choices.

Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Jadon Sancho make up the ahead division, with Facundo Pellistri and Amad more likely to depart on mortgage.

Speaking in Las Vegas after United's closing sport on their United States pre-season tour, fellow Denmark worldwide Christian Eriksen spoke extremely of Hojlund.

He informed the Press Association: What's he like? He's a powerful quantity 9. He's developed so much within the final yr from after I first noticed him with the nationwide crew [to] a yr's time. So, yeah, he is an excellent participant."

Hojlund registered 10 goals and four assists in 34 appearances for Atalanta last season after joining from Sturm Graz.

His stocks soared through eye-catching international performances, netting six times in as many senior games for Denmark.

Ten Hag may use Rashford as his starting striker when the new campaign begins, allowing Hojlund to find his feet in England.

But the transfer fee splashed to lure him to Old Trafford suggests Ten Hag has significant plans for the 6ft 3 goalscorer in the coming years.

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