It is a transfer that is already making a lot of noise on social networks. After trying to enlist players like Harry Kane or Victor Osimhen to strengthen its attacking sector, Manchester United will put 85 million euros (including bonuses) on the table to enlist Rasmus Højlund, the 20-year-old striker from Atalanta, which comes out of a season with 9 goals in Serie A.
Some consultants and supporters are not particularly happy with this choice, like Teddy Sheringham, the former England striker, who recently revealed that he preferred to see the Mancunians place themselves on a more confirmed and better quality striker. As indicated The Sunon the side of Manchester United, however, there were not really any doubts.
A wager from Ten Hag
Behind this transfer, we find Erik ten Hag. It was the Dutch coach who insisted that his management go for the international with 6 selections. The tactician has known him for a while now, and even followed him when he coached Ajax. So he already knows, on paper at least, how to use it and how to maximize his potential to become a star in England.
At the start of the transfer window, however, Ten Hag wanted to enlist a somewhat experienced striker, but he changed his plan once he saw how complex the number 9 market was this summer. The English press adds that he will be the starter and that everyone at the club is convinced of his potential and his ability to follow in the footsteps of his future rival, Erling Haaland…
