Hojlund drops HUGE social media hint as Man Utd transfer edges closer

Cameron Smith

• Updated: 23 Jul 2023 16:18 BST
• 3 min read

Rasmus Hojlund has seemingly confirmed his desire to join Manchester United this summer thanks to his recent social media activity.

The Atalanta forward is being heavily pursued by the Red Devils as they look to solve their issues in the central striker position.

Hojlund, 20, has emerged as their primary candidate for this role and talks are currently ongoing with Atalanta. However, the Serie A side’s asking price is proving to be a stumbling block for Erik ten Hag’s men.

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Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini recently told Sky: “I don’t know whether he’ll stay or leave - but I hope the club will value Højlund around €80, 90 or 100 million fee. Rasmus is one of the best - if not the best - emerging talent in Europe as a striker."

Hojlund only joined the Bergamo-based club from Austrian side Sturm Graz for €17.2m last summer, but Atalanta believe his price will continue rising if they retain him for the 2023/24 season.

But, the Danish international wants the move and personal terms have been agreed - as exclusively revealed by FootballTransfers at the start of July.

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His recent social media activity has also fuelled speculation that the move is nearing its completion.

What has Hojlund done?

With United’s pursuit of Hojlund ramping up, the 20-year-old recently ‘liked’ a picture of Andre Onana being welcomed by Ten Hag after his move to Old Trafford was confirmed. The picture was posted on Man Utd’s official Instagram account and was captioned: “The moment we were waiting for.”

Hojlund admitted back in January that he is a Man Utd fan and with the striker market fairly thin at current - thanks to Napoli pricing Victor Osimhen out of a move and Eintracht Frankfurt demanding a huge fee for Randal Kolo Muani - he has raced clear as the Red Devils’ first-choice summer target.

Hojlund netted nine goals in Serie A last season, as well as providing four assists.