Rasmus Hojlund will be presented as Manchester United’s third summer signing on Saturday.
Erik ten Hag has previously signed Mason Mount and Andre Onana from Chelsea and Inter Milan, respectively. But a center forward was definitely his top objective this summer, with Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen mentioned as possibilities.
After being priced out of both moves, United resorted to the 20-year-old Atalanta forward, who is expected to have a bright future in the game. He hasn’t come cheap, either; if he lives up to his great potential, the Red Devils will pay £72 million for his services. Before the friendly with Lens, he will be paraded in front of supporters.
But more activity is expected at Old Trafford, both in terms of incomings and outgoings – Mirror Football has the most recent batch of United transfer speculations.
Maguire’s replacement is on the lookout
Ten Hag could still be looking for a defender in the last weeks of the transfer season. Harry Maguire’s future is uncertain as he awaits word on whether he will stay with the club beyond September 1.
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite has been mentioned as a possible replacement if Maguire leaves. Branthwaite, 21, is coming off a fantastic loan spell with PSV and is highly regarded around Europe.
According to Football Insider, the Toffees are asking £25 million for the player. Both Manchester United and Liverpool have been connected, which has pleased the ex-Carlisle player.
“I think when all of those clubs are interested and watching your games, it’s gonna be one of them where you take notice,” he told Mirror Football exclusively in March.
West Ham’s possibilities of a double deal are summarized
The Hammers are still interested in Maguire and have had an offer rejected for the England international. According to reports on Friday, West Ham were close to completing a double deal for Maguire and his teammate Scott McTominay.
It had been reported that the pair were undergoing medicals in preparation for a move to the London Stadium. The Athletic, on the other hand, believe David Moyes’ team has been priced out of both and have already adopted a radical approach to their denials.
According to the Athletic, the club has now advertised for seven new signings on the website TransferRoom. According to reports, the Hammers have advertised for a left-back, center-back, defensive midfielder, central midfielder, striker, winger, and No. 10.
Amrabat provided a hint
Once the Hojlund matter has been resolved, United may turn their attention to recruiting another midfielder. Sofyan Amrabat of Fiorentina is their main goal, with the Moroccan international hoping to join them.
The 26-year-old former Utrecht player is open to a reunion. United has yet to make an official approach, although one is expected before the end of the month.
Fiorentina, on the other hand, has left him out of their team for this weekend’s Sela Cup, which is being held in England. The Serie A club will play Newcastle and Nice in Newcastle before returning to Italy.
