remain confident of signing Rasmus Hojlund, despite Saint-Germain making an opening offer for the Dane.
The 20-year-old is ’s first choice this summer, following tentative talks with in which they made it clear they would not sell Harry Kane to a Premier League rival.
Hojlund has already agreed personal terms with United over a five-year deal at Old Trafford, which will include the option of a further 12 months.
However, United are working under tight Financial Fair Play constraints and they’ve already spent £100m this summer on Andre Onana and Mason Mount.
The club’s opening offer of £42m, plus around £8.5m in add-ons, was rejected by Atalanta.
United are yet to submit a second bid, which has opened up a window of opportunity for Paris Saint-Germain.
The Ligue 1 giants must replace Lionel Messi this summer, while Kylian Mbappe is also likely to leave.
The French side submitted a bid for Hojlund on Thursday but it was rejected, as it was worth less than United’s.
The Red Devils are seemingly unconcerned by PSG’s move, with the BBC saying United are confident of landing Hojlund before the first game of the season.
United take on Wolves at Old Trafford on August 14th.
Though Hojlund doesn’t have a long pedigree of scoring goals, Ten Hag feels he can mould the striker into one of the best forwards in Europe.
The Denmark international, 6ft2, is mobile, strong and fast – though United fans will be concerned that he managed just nine goals last term.
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