Manchester United’s new-look transfer strategy under Erik ten Hag has been clearer and more concise than the troubled period prior to his arrival.
27.07.2023 - 16:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have regained their transfer pull but that is set to be tested with Paris Saint-Germain entering the race for Rasmus Hojlund.
The French side are reported to have submitted a €50million offer for Hojlund as they plan for a life without Kylian Mbappe. The French striker has one year left on his contract but could sit out next season ahead of joining Real Madrid on a free transfer.
United hold a long-standing interest in the 20-year-old and have been in talks with Atalanta for some time, having moved on from chasing Harry Kane earlier this summer. An opening offer has been knocked back by the Serie A side but figures at Old Trafford remain confident they'll have their man by the start of the season.
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They are said to have been aware of PSG's interest, but a formal offer from Luis Enrique's side could catch the eye of Hojlund. Backed by the Qatari state, they will likely be able to offer higher wages and a near guarantee of domestic silverware every year.
However, Ten Hag has seen a shift at United since he arrived last year as the club starts to reassert itself as one of Europe's most desirable destinations.
"I see a big difference in comparison with last year," Ten Hag insisted in May. "There were a lot of reservations last year when I spoke with players and now many players see the project, what's going on, the dynamic and the ambition in this project, the quality especially. They are really keen to come, I've noticed that.
"It looks like there were a lot of
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