According to a report, Manchester United have put a ridiculous price of 65 million euros on Rasmus Hojlund.
Although Manchester United have set a goal record in yesterday’s Europa League match against Lyon with 5 – 4, they desperately need reinforcements in attack. Their epic comeback win over Lyon on Thursday underlined the club’s lack of a goal-scoring No. 9 – they actually finished the game with an attacking line consisting of Mason Mount, Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire.
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Højlund again struggled to make his mark on the game, while Joshua Zirkzee – who is now out for the rest of the season with injury – was also heavily criticized before he was injured.
Højlund’s price tag revealed
Hojlund has been in the spotlight in particular due to his poor performances, which seems even more striking considering his move to Old Trafford in 2023.
Manchester United paid a whopping €74 million for a relatively untested but talented young striker, who was referred to as “the next Erling Haaland”. Two years later, however, it seems that the Dane is on his way out. “No one compares him to Erling Haaland anymore.
Juventus have a concrete interest in the former Atalanta player, and there have been rumours that they could offer Dušan Vlahović in a swap. United could also sell Hojlund to recoup some of their investment, but if the latest news is correct, they will struggle to find a buyer for the 22-year-old.
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65 million euros? No one wants to pay it
According to CaughtOffside, United are demanding a whopping €65 million for the goal-scoring striker – a price that seems completely unreasonable no matter how you look at it.
Although Højlund still has potential and an estimated market capitalization (ETV) of 60 million euros, the trend is clearly downwards. His recent performances give little reason to believe that he can turn the tide.
United desperately need money this summer and cannot afford to be too harsh in the negotiations. No European club will actually pay 65 million euros for Hojlund, who has a contract until 2028.
The report claims that Inter and Napoli are also interested, but a transfer fee of €40 million could be far more realistic for a striker with only eight goals this season.
Manchester United risk shooting themselves in the foot
With an urgent need for new attacking power and limited financial muscle, United’s unreasonable price request could make it difficult to sell Hojlund.
If they insist on a sum far above market value, they could end up stuck with a striker who doesn’t deliver – or lose him to a fraction of what they paid themselves.
A more realistic approach may be needed to free up funds for a comprehensive redevelopment this summer.
