Rasmus Hojlund ‘flying in for Man Utd medical TODAY’ ahead of completing £72m transfer from Atalanta
RASMUS HOJLUND will jet into Manchester on Tuesday to undergo a medical ahead of his £72million move to Manchester United, according to reports.
The Red Devils are closing in on securing the Danish striker, 20, after agreeing a fee with Italian side Atalanta.
It consists of £64m plus £8m in add-ons.
Man Utd have also settled personal terms with the player - who is set to sign a five-year contract with the option of an additional 12 months.
According to , his medical will take place on Tuesday as the completion of his transfer grows nearer.
The 20-year-old only joined Atalanta last summer in a £14.5m move from Austrian side Sturm Graz.
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Hojlund scored nine goals in 32 Serie A appearances after breaking into the starting XI.
In total, he has 27 career goals - meaning United will be paying out £2.6m per strike.
But it's his impact as a versatile targetman that has caught the eye of manager Erik ten Hag.
The Dutchman was hoping for a similar result from January loan signing Wout Weghorst, who failed to net a single league goal in 17 outings.
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Hojlund will become United's third major signing of the summer, taking their spending to £179m.
Ten Hag first wrapped up a £60m deal for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
United then completed a £47m move for Inter Milan's Andre Onana earlier this month.