Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, August 18.
Manchester United agree transfer fee for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund
29.07.2023 - 19:03 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United have agreed a £72million fee with Atalanta for striker Rasmus Hojlund.
United secured an agreement on Saturday morning for £64m with £8m in add-ons. Hojlund, 20, has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with the option of an additional year.
Atalanta were still demanding £77m for Hojlund as early as this week and, although United negotiated the price down, they have caved in as they were reluctant to pay more than £60m.
United have now spent £162.9m in up-front fees for Hojlund, Andre Onana and Mason Mount this summer. With add-ons, they have invested £179.2m.
READ MORE: United could strengthen four other squad areas after Hojlund deal
Randal Kolo Muani was identified as an alternative target but Eintracht Frankfurt valued the France international at €100m.
Hojlund was identified as United’s principal striker target after the club were discouraged from bidding for Harry Kane.
The Manchester Evening News revealed in May that Ten Hag had held video calls with Hojlund. United were always confident of signing the Denmark international in time for their first game of the season against Wolves on August 14.
Figures at United concede Hojlund is a rough diamond and Marcus Rashford or Anthony Martial could start up front in some games to ease the pressure on the Dane.
Hojlund could make his first appearance for United at Old Trafford in a friendly against Lens next Saturday. United travel to Dublin to play Athletic Bilbao the next day.
Atalanta did not play Hojlund in their friendly win over Bournemouth on Saturday as they did not want to jeopardise Hojlund's transfer in case he got injured.
The Italian club used nine substitutes across the 90 minutes but Hojlund - who scored nine goals in 32 Serie A
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18.08.2023 / 05:21
'He’s an immense talent' - Nicky Butt on life after Manchester United and his Hannibal Mejbri verdict
It's not every day you stroll around Salford Quays to find Manchester United legend Nicky Butt working in an ice cream van.
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17.08.2023 / 09:15
West Ham ace Michail Antonio makes Harry Maguire prediction as Manchester United transfer stalls
West Ham forward Michail Antonio believes Harry Maguire will rediscover his best form if he seals an exit from Manchester United this summer.
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08.08.2023 / 12:25
Gary Neville reveals transfer that would give Erik ten Hag what he wanted at Manchester United
Gary Neville has urged Manchester United to sign a senior No.9 and believes the arrival of Harry Kane would instantly see the club become title challengers.
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06.08.2023 / 09:23
Harry Redknapp makes bold Manchester United Premier League prediction as Rasmus Hojlund claim made
Harry Redknapp believes Rasmus Hojlund 'could be the answer' for Manchester United this season - and has backed the Reds to win a first Premier League title in 11 years.
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06.08.2023 / 06:43
Casemiro’s goal reaction to Fernandes and more Manchester United moments you might have missed vs Lens
A strong second half saw Manchester United to a 3-1 win over Ligue 1 side Lens in the only friendly at Old Trafford this summer.
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05.08.2023 / 07:55
Manchester United have one big benefactor of Amad's injury
Manchester United fans' hopes of seeing Amad in action at Old Trafford this weekend have been scuppered by a knee injury.
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05.08.2023 / 03:51
Owen Hargreaves names five Manchester United stars who can help Rasmus Hojlund net 25 goals
Owen Hargreaves believes Rasmus Hojlund can ‘easily’ score 25 goals in his debut Manchester United season given the quality service he will receive from five teammates.
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04.08.2023 / 09:53
Manchester United told only five players would make Aston Villa's team with huge omissions
Gabriel Agbonlahor has remarkably claimed only five Manchester United players would make the Aston Villa team.
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03.08.2023 / 18:41
Marcus Rashford reveals two weaknesses that he is working on at Manchester United
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford has confirmed that he is working on improving his heading capabilities and being stronger on his left foot.
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03.08.2023 / 16:31
Rasmus Hojlund's brother makes Champions League debut ahead of potential Manchester United family reunion
Rasmus Hojlund is the name on plenty of Manchester United fans' lips ahead of his impending move to Old Trafford.
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01.08.2023 / 05:03
How Rasmus Hojlund will improve Manchester United after £72m fee agreed for Atalanta striker
Erik ten Hag looks set to land his third major signing of the summer this week after Manchester United agreed a fee for Rasmus Hojlund on Saturday.
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31.07.2023 / 05:01
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29.07.2023 / 13:57
Atalanta drop Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United transfer hint with pre-season decision
Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund has been left out of their starting line-up to face Bournemouth in a pre-season friendly on Saturday afternoon as talks continue over a move to Manchester United.
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28.07.2023 / 20:15
Louis Saha makes Harry Kane transfer 'guarantee' and urges Manchester United to return for Tottenham striker
Louis Saha has urged Manchester United not to give up on Harry Kane this summer as the Tottenham striker would 'guarantee' 30 goals and a major trophy every season.
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28.07.2023 / 06:11
How Erik ten Hag might pick winner from two Manchester United players wanting the same role
With just three pre-season friendlies now standing between Manchester United and their Premier League opener against Wolves in 17 days time, Erik ten Hag is busy finalising his side's preparations.
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26.07.2023 / 15:45
Bryan Robson tells Manchester United how to challenge Man City for Premier League title
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson believes adding more goals to the squad could see his former side challenge for the Premier League title.
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25.07.2023 / 20:17
Manchester United confirm squad to face Wrexham as Erik ten Hag gives verdict on Marcus Rashford
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25.07.2023 / 12:53
Marcus Rashford names Man City star as his toughest Manchester United opponent
Marcus Rashford has named Kyle Walker as the toughest defender to face because of his 'physical capabilities'.
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24.07.2023 / 16:23
Manchester United get Anthony Martial fitness boost amid Jadon Sancho trial
Manchester United striker Anthony Martial is set to be eased back into team training in the coming days.