Euro Paper Talk: Big-money striker greenlights Man Utd move in huge Ten Hag fillip; Everton face Milan battle for LaLiga forward
Manchester United have seemingly been given the nod to try and complete a deal for a top Erik ten Hag striker target, while Everton face a battle with Italian giants AC Milan in their bid to sign a Villarreal attacker this summer – both in Friday’s Euro Paper Talk.
UNITED GIVEN STRIKER NOD BUT PRICE REMAINS STICKING POINT
Manchester United are reportedly getting encouragement that top Erik ten Hag strike target Rasmus Hojlund wants to join the club this summer.
The Red Devils are on the verge of making Andre Onana their second signing of the transfer window, with a £47million deal close.
And, after Mason Mount was brought on board, a move for a new No.9 has always been high on Ten Hag’s agenda.
And now a fresh report claims that the Red Devils have been given the nod that Hojlund wants to jump on board too.
The Atalanta hitman impressed for the Serie A side last season, scoring nine goals across all competitions as his playing style drew comparisons with Erling Haaland’s.
Hojlund has also previously admitted to being a ‘huge fan’ of United, although Atalanta are playing hardball over his price tag.
Hojlund price tag still represents a problem
The Serie A side are currently demanding a whopping £85million in order to let Hojlund to switch clubs this summer. However, that figure is completely unrealistic for United, so unless a big compromise can be made then the transfer will not happen.
Indeed, Ten Hag has already been looking at alternatives, with reports on Thursday revealing that United are also in the hunt for Juventus frontman Dusan Vlahovic.
The Serbian is available for around £68m but is also on the radar of both PSG and Tottenham as they look for new strikers of their own.
EVERTON FACING MILAN TRANSFER SCRAP
Everton will face competition from AC Milan as they try and complete a move for Villarreal forward Arnaut Danjuma. (Fabrizio Romano)
Paris Saint-Germain have verbally agreed to a deal with Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, who is also wanted by Manchester United and Tottenham. (Various)
Tottenham are not willing to match Barcelona’s €15m price tag to sign defender Clement Lenglet. (Sport)
West Ham and Brighton have joined Italian clubs in the chase for Spezia Calcio’s Emil Holm. (TuttoMercatoWeb)
Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo remains Barcelona’s priority to strengthen their right-back position. (Mundo Deportivo)
Wantaway Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix has rejected Premier League interest after Aston Villa were linked with an approach. (Marca)
Real Betis are ‘waiting for West Ham’ to make a bid for Luiz Felipe, having been assured it was coming earlier this month. (Estadio Deportivo)
MORE EURO TRANSFER GOSSIP
Bayer Leverkusen have rejected Aston Villa’s €45m offer for winger Moussa Diaby. (Sky Sport Deutschland)
Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq are in talks over a potential deal for Lyon forward Moussa Dembele. (Fabrizio Romano)
Lazio are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain to sign midfielder Leandro Paredes. (Sky Italia)
Veteran winger Nani has joined Turkish side Adana Demispor as a free agent. (ESPN)
Roberto Pereyra, who is now a free agent after leaving Udinese, is currently negotiating a possible deal with Besiktas. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Milan are still in the thick of negotiations with AZ Alkmaar for Tijjani Reijnders but the clock is now ticking as their pre-season tour to the US approaches. (TMW)
Bologna are interested in making a move for Toronto FC winger Federico Bernardeschi. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
