Rasmus Hojlund's move to Man Utd under threat after Fabrizio Romano confirms teammate's exit

Rasmus Hojlund's prospective move to Manchester United has been cast into doubt after Fabrizio Romano confirmed his teammate was leaving Atalanta.

Having already signed Mason Mount and Andre Onana this summer, United have turned their attention to Atalanta striker Hojlund.

According to transfer expert Romano, the Red Devils have agreed personal terms for the Danish youngster.

The Italian tweeted: “Understand terms of Manchester United agreement with Rasmus Højlund and his camp on personal terms are now clear: five-year deal, 2028.

“Told contract will include an option for a further year.

“Man United will bid this week but for the right fee — not entertaining €90/100m ‘games’.”

United are allegedly preparing a fresh a bid for the striker in the coming days, but are unwilling to pay more than £60million, as they wrestle with Financial Fair Play restrictions.

However, the 20-year-old's move to Old Trafford has now been thrown into jeopardy following the news that Atalanta teammate Jeremie Boga is on the verge of signing for Nice.

Hojlund's move to Man Utd cast into doubt

Romano confirmed the news in a tweet which read: "Jeremie Boga, on the verge of signing as new OGC Nice player from Atalanta — medical tests being completed.

"€18m [£15m] deal with add-ons was agreed yesterday and now set to be sealed."

As a result, the Serie A side may be less resistant to selling Hojliund, or could play hard ball over his signature, having already lost Boga this summer.

Speaking on United pre-season tour of the United States, Ten Hag lifted the lid on his search for a striker, revealing that progress had been made.

“We make progress, yeah, but we know how it works and when we have him, we will tell you directly,” the Dutchman said, (quotes via the Telegraph).

“The only thing I can say is we do everything that’s in our power to get it done. If it was up to me, as soon as possible, because we have to integrate him.

“In an ideal situation, he would already be here but you do not always get ideal situations and you have to deal with the situation.”

Topics: Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag, Atalanta, Fabrizio Romano, Transfers, Football

Joe Adams

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