Man Utd CONFIRM Rasmus Hojlund transfer with £72million striker set to be unveiled at Old Trafford

MANCHESTER UNITED have confirmed the signing of Atalanta striker Ramsus Hojlund.

The Red Devils announced the move on Twitter ahead of their pre-season friendly versus Lens today.

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Rasmus Hojlund has officially joined Man Utd[/caption]

The Denmark international flew to Manchester earlier this week and completed his medical yesterday.

Hojlund, 20, arrives in a deal understood to be worth £72million.

SunSport understands that United will pay £64m upfront, with a further £8m coming in add-ons.

United’s Director of Development, John Murtough, hailed the signing of the young Dane.

He said: “Rasmus is a truly exceptional talent; he possesses technical and physical attributes which rank him amongst the best players in the world for his age group.

“Working under Erik ten Hag and his coaches will provide Rasmus with the perfect development platform; everyone across the club will ensure that he is given the time and all the support required to reach his immense potential

 “Throughout the summer we have acted quickly and decisively to secure our primary targets early in the transfer window.

“This will ensure that Erik and his coaches have the best opportunity to prepare the squad to push for further success in the exciting campaign ahead.”

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Hojlund joined Atalanta last summer for £15m from Austrian side Sturm Graz.

He netted ten times for the Serie A side in 34 games and has been compared to Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland.

The Dane has scored six in six for his country.

Hojlund is Man Utd‘s third summer signing after moves for Mason Mount and Andre Onana were confirmed.

The club have now sealed deals worth a combined £179m during this window.

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