Man Utd’s Pursuit of 18-Goal/Assist Star Heats Up after acquiring Rasmus Hojlund, Says Report
Calciomercato.it reports that Manchester United is interested in signing Marcos Leonardo of Santos.
The Red Devils are presently close to signing Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund. The club has agreed to pay a starting price of €75 million for the Danish international.
Despite the massive investment, the club appears to be on the lookout for a new center forward. Calciomercato.United is reportedly one of the organizations interested in Leonardo.
The 20-year-old was in outstanding form for Brazil at the Under-20 World Cup, scoring five goals and providing one assist in five appearances. The club is willing to sell him for €15 million.
In addition to United, Nottingham Forest is also interested in bringing him to the Premier League, but Roma is presently the clear favorite to acquire his services.
Erik ten Hag is in search of a backup striker.
As soon as Hojlund adjusts to the Premier League, he is anticipated to be United’s primary forward.
Ten Hag has the option of appointing Anthony Martial as his assistant, but the Frenchman is no longer a dependable figure due to his injury problems in recent seasons.
Therefore, the manager may seek out a youthful backup striker. Leonardo would be a commendable acquisition due to his extensive experience despite his youth.
In 149 appearances for Santos, the teenager has scored 47 goals and contributed 11 assists. In 30 games this season, he has scored 14 goals and contributed four assists.
United may have a long-term interest in him, but Roma are presently in a more advanced stage of transfer negotiations.
Sky Athletics Angelo Mangiante of Italy has asserted that the Giallorossi are negotiating the concluding details for Leonardo. United may need to swoop in fast to seize the opportunity.
Man Utd’s Pursuit of 18-Goal/Assist Star Heats Up after acquiring Rasmus Hojlund, Says Report
