Breaking News: Paris Saint-Germain's Astonishing £43m Move for Atalanta Forward and Manchester United Target Sends Shockwaves Across Europe

Paris Saint-Germain has submitted a £43m (€50m) offer to Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund, a forward targeted by Manchester United. The response is awaited by the French champions, who are not considering a higher payment as they prepare for Kylian Mbappe's potential departure.

Al Hilal submitted a historic bid of £257m (€300m) for Mbappe, however, he has no intention of joining the Saudi Pro League at this point in his career. Irrespective of Mbappe's decision, there are additional funds for newly appointed PSG head coach Luis Enrique to acquire talented and ambitious young players.

Manchester United have reportedly extended a verbal offer of £43m (€50m) and an additional £8.5m (€10m) in add-ons to Hojlund, as per The Athletic. This move comes as Erik ten Hag aims to enhance his team's attacking choices for the upcoming Premier League campaign. It is believed that the 20-year-old has no qualms regarding personal terms and is eager to make the move to Old Trafford.

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Denmark's international player, Hojlund, reportedly desires a transfer to Manchester United. The club has established a positive rapport with Atalanta through previous negotiations for Amad Diallo and has maintained continuous communication with them to find a mutually agreeable arrangement regarding Hojlund's transfer fee.

United are relying on anticipated sales this summer and in the January window to meet their financial requirements and avoid the need to sell in order to purchase Hojlund. Although there is optimism regarding the potential agreement for Hojlund, the club has also been engaging in discussions for Randal Kolo Muani from Eintracht Frankfurt as a backup option.

United have also dedicated significant effort towards Ajax's versatile Mohammed Kudus, along with at least one additional target. This is because they wish to avoid a prolonged transaction process and do not want to face a shortage of attacking options at the beginning of the season.

It has been emphasized that Paris Saint-Germain's interest in Hojlund will not deter United from operating within their financial capabilities.

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Ten Hag: Real Madrid defeat shows why Man Utd need a striker

According to Erik ten Hag, Manchester United's defeat in a friendly match against Real Madrid, where they failed to convert their opportunities into goals, clearly highlights their urgent requirement for a new striker.

United had several opportunities but were unable to convert any of their 14 attempts, which comes as no surprise considering their ongoing struggles in capitalizing on chances from the previous season.

When questioned about whether the offensive performance in Texas highlighted the need for a new striker, Ten Hag responded affirmatively, stating: "Without a doubt."

The pressing can be improved from the beginning, and we also need to focus on scoring goals.

We should consider adding players who excel in one-on-one situations, as we encountered such scenarios frequently.

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In one-on-one situations, it was Marcus Rashford, Scott McTominay, and Garnacho who had the opportunity to score.

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