Erik ten Hag's side still looks light in attack, though, with Anthony Martial the club's only senior striker. The Frenchman injury problems means Manchester United are intent on bringing another goalscorer to Old Trafford, and that looks to be edging ever closer.
Indeed, transfer journalist Nicolo Schira has reported that Manchester United have "reached an agreement in principle" with Rasmus Hojlund and his representatives over a contract until 2028, though they still need to submit a bid to Atalanta.
Rasmus Hojlund could cost Manchester United less than £40m this summer, with Corriere dello Sport in Italy reporting that United have already had a £31m bid rejected.
It's likely that the Red Devils could increase their bid to meet the asking price, too – or at least offer more money in add-ons to the Serie A side.
Rasmus Hojlund has been compared to Erling Haaland (Image credit: Lars Ronbog / FrontZoneSport via Getty Images)
While the Danish striker managed just nine Serie A goals in 32 appearances in the 2022/23 season, Hojlund is still only 20-years-old and plenty of progress still to make in his career. Transfermarkt also values him at less than £40m, highlighting the potential ability he possesses.
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Compared to Erling Haaland, Hojlund is a tall, physical threat in attack and a natural finisher.
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