Manchester United agree record-setting deal with Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund - Reports

Manchester United have reportedly reached an agreement with Atalanta for the transfer of Rasmus Hojlund. The Red Devils are expected to pay a sum of £64 million upfront with a further £8 million in add-ons as per reports. Hojlund will undergo a medical and will complete the remaining process before being unveiled as a United player. This could be Erik ten Hag's third summer addition after Mason Mount and Andre Onana.

3 things you need to know

• Manchester United finished third in the Premier League last campaign
• Erik ten Hag's first season at the helm also saw the club lifting the Crabao Cup title
• United already brought in Mason Mount and Andre Onana

Manchester United agree fee for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund: Reports

A five year deal with the option of a further year has been mooted by the club and if all the process goes in the right path he could be a United player this next week. The Danish international didn't take part in Atalanta's pre-season friendly against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Saturday which further fuelled the rumours to the peak.

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Eminent transfer specialist Fabrizio Romabo confirmed both United and the Italian side have agreed on a fee and documents are being prepared to finalise the deal. He tweeted:

"Rasmus Højlund to Manchester United, here we go! Agreement reached right now with Atalanta #MUFC Package will be around €70m with add ons, clubs preparing documents in the next 24 hours. Højlund agreed 5 year deal ten days ago as he only wanted Manchester United."

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Rasmus Hojlund could provide a major boost to Manchester United

Erik ten Hag has been very keen on bringing a striker and the squad will get a massive boost as there is a dearth of natural goalscorers at this moment. Marcus Rashford loves to play on the left, while the likes of Jadon Sancho and Antont have failed to live up to the expectations. Anthony Martial's persistent injury concerns have been a major concern and Hojlund's impending arrival could sort out the differences.