Rasmus Hojlund, the Denmark International who plays for Bergamo based outfit Atalanta has provided answers on reported interest from Manchester United.
Hojlund has described the English giants as a “huge club” and he said he must have done something right to have attracted the interest of the Red Devils.
Atalanta have pegged their asking price for Rasmus Hojlund at a minimum of €60 million amidst growing interest in the youngster across Europe.
The 20-year-old made 32 appearances in the Serie A for Atalanta last season and scored 9 goals.
Reports indicate that the Danish striker is desiring a move to Old Trafford and has recently signed a deal with agency group SEG.
The agency group also represents the manager of Manchester United and that could make the acquisition of Hojlund easier.
The former Copenhagen man signed a deal worth a reported €17 million to join Atalanta on the 27th of August 2022.
Manchester United have made the acquisition of a striker top priority this summer with England International Harry Kane their preferred candidate.
But Tottenham Hotspur are hell-bent on not selling the Englishman whose contract runs out in the summer of 2024.
That has also led Manchester United to search for other possible signings who could fit the bill while they continue to iron out the deal for Harry Kane.
In an interview with Berlingske, Rasmus Hojlund described how his impressive performances for The Black and Blues certainly must have fascinated United.
Rasmus Hojlund statements on the interest from Manchester United
He said: “It is a huge club, so I must have done something right if it is rumored they want me. We have to see what happens.”
The Dane also noted that many changes could happen this summer with many clubs interested in buying a striker.
Hojlund said: “As you see and hear, I imagine a lot could happen to quite a few strikers this summer, as many clubs are looking for a number 9.
“Something will definitely happen there, and then we will have to wait and see if I am included in it.”
The ex-Sturm Graz forward also spoke about his aspirations to get to the upper echelon of clubs in football.
The Denmark International stated: “My goal is to reach the top shelf, you can say that Manchester United is”.
However, Rasmus Hojlund revealed that there has been no discussion with Erik Ten Hag yet.
“Erik Ten Hag? Honestly there has been no video call with him…”
The striker would seemingly come at a cheaper fee compared to Harry Kane and his deal would be easy to pull off.
Who is Rasmus Hojlund and when was he born?
Hojlund is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Atalanta and the Denmark national team.
Hojlund was born on the 4th of February 2003.
Rasmus Hojlund’s parents?
Hojlund’s father is Anders Højlund while his mother’s name is Kirsten Winther.
Anders Højlund is a former footballer who also played as a striker during his active playing career.
Rasmus Hojlund’s siblings
He has two brothers who are twins namely, Oscar Hojlund and Emil Hojlund.
The Denmark International’s girlfriend?
Rasmus Hojlund, the girlfriend of the Manchester United target is Laura.
Rasmus Hojlund’s market value, salary and net worth?
According to Transfermkt, his market value is €35 million and he earns about €11,000 per week.
The net worth of Rasmus Hojlund is between $300,000 to $700,000.
Rasmus Hojlund’s contract duration?
His current deal with Atalanta runs until the summer of 2027, having penned a 5-year deal with the club in the summer of 2022.
Rasmus Hojlund’s stats?
He has scored 44 goals and provided 12 assists in 116 games so far in his young career.
