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Manchester United agree deal to sign Rasmus Hojlund: Reports | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] LONDON: Manchester United have reportedly agreed a deal worth an initial £64 million to sign Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.The Denmark international is the third major arrival at Old Trafford during the summer transfer window after the signings of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.United are understood to have agreed a fee of £64 million ($82 million) for Hojlund, with a further £8 million in add-ons.The 20-year-old is reported to have agreed terms on a five-year deal with the option of a further season.United manager Erik ten Hag is keen to boost his striking options after a season in which his side lacked a cutting edge.The Red Devils finished third in the Premier League but scored just 58 goals -- 36 fewer than champions Manchester City.(AI...
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Late Rasmus Hojlund goal earns Atalanta 2-1 win over Empoli | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] A late goal by Rasmus Hojlund helped Atalanta beat Napoli 2-1 in Serie A on Friday. Empoli took the lead just before halftime after defender Tyronne Ebuehi bundled the ball in from close range past diving Atalanta keeper Juan Musso.Midfielder Marten de Roon equalised for Atalanta in the 58th minute when he headed in a cross from Matteo Ruggeri.Atalanta dominated the game but lacked precision in front of goal, with defender Ruggeri squandering a chance to put them in front when he headed just wide of the far post.But substitute Hojlund sealed the win for the home side in the 86th minute, netting into the top right corner seven minutes after coming on.Atalanta are sixth in the standings on 45 points, two behind fifth-placed AS Roma and three behind AC Milan in fourth. Roma and Milan...