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Ten Hag provides update on Man Utd's striker pursuit


Published : 22 Jul 2023 08:17 PM

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has faced fresh questions on the club's hopes of signing a striker in the summer transfer window.

The Red Devils are looking to bring in a new forward to ease the scoring load on Marcus Rashford, who provided a career-high 30 goals in all competitions last season. Bruno Fernandes, who was recently promoted to club captain, was the only other player to reach double figures.

90min understands that United have agreed personal terms with Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund and are continuing discussions with Atalanta over a fee. The Serie A side want £60m, but United are reluctant to go much higher than £50m.

Speaking at a press conference ahead of Saturday's pre-season friendly against Arsenal in the US, Ten Hag discussed United's striker search.

"Across Man United, a lot of people, we do everything that's in our power to get the right man in," Ten Hag said.

"Transfer market, you never know, but we know our targets and we do everything we can. We put every effort in to get this done because it's an area where we need improvement."