Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch's potential move to Manchester United would make a lot of sense according to an expert on the Bundesliga giants.
05.08.2023 - 12:33 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United have signed a potential world-class striker in Rasmus Hojlund
United announced the arrival of Hojlund, 20, for £64million rising to £72m from Atalanta this afternoon, exactly a week on from agreeing the deal with the Italian club.
Hojlund became United's principal centre forward target back in May and Ten Hag is understood to regard the Denmark international as such a unique frontman he does not compare him with any other recognised centre forward.
The United manager is also understood to have agreed with the club's stance that there were disadvantages to pursuing Harry Kane.
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United were discouraged from bidding for Kane, 30, due to the prospect of dealing with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and Kane's salary demands.
Hojlund was identified as a gettable target back in March and Ten Hag is convinced he will develop into an elite goalscorer partly through his character and dedication.
Ten Hag has placed an emphasis on character as much as quality with United's recruitment strategy and the United manager was struck by Hojlund's personality during their conversations.
Hojlund's physicality and speed also won over Ten Hag, who expects the Dane to make runs in behind and has raved about his pressing to confidants. Hojlund stands at 6ft 3in and that directness was another attraction as he prepares to transition to a more physical league.
Although Hojlund's goalscoring record for Atalanta was a modest nine goals in 32 Serie A appearances, Ten Hag is adamant United have a proven goalscorer and has cited Hojlund's record of six goals in as many games for the Denmark national side.
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