In contrast to the Andre Onana controversy, Rasmus Hojlund’s transfer to Manchester United is expected to be completed much more quickly.

What is the most recent transfer news involving Manchester United?
Before the Red Devils’ return to UEFA Champions League play this season, Erik ten Hag plans to make a number of adjustments to the team’s spine, with additions likely in goal, at centre back, in the middle of the field, and perhaps most importantly up front.

Onana from Inter has already arrived to take the place of David De Gea, but Sevilla’s Bono has also been linked to a move as Dean Henderson appears likely to leave. Harry Maguire’s likely departure at center-back will also likely lead to a new signing there.

Currently, it appears that Sofyan Amrabat is either going to succeed or fail as a central midfielder, despite reports from this past weekend that the player is prepared to reject any offers from Manchester in favour of a move to La Liga.

Atalanta starlet Hojlund appears to be the primary centre forward target, according to reports this week that negotiations are progressing and Fabrizio Romano’s claim that an official bid is in the works.

The deal for Hojlund may proceed quickly, according to a recent update from the continent that Sport Witness has translated. In fact, the Red Devils are confident that they can more effectively lower the Serie A club’s demands than they were able to do with Inter for their new custodian.

They claim that United representatives will make a “official offer” of a starting price of €60 million (£52 million) with a number of add-ons and bonuses sometime next week. If this is the case, it is likely that the deal will be completed on schedule.

Rasmus Hojlund, how many goals has he scored?
In reality, it’s difficult to see Hojlund making a big-money move as anything other than a risky one given that the 20-year-old has only played one full season in a top-five European league and only scored nine goals in his debut season in Serie A. However, there is definitely a chance that the risk will pay off.

With Sturm Graz, he scored six goals in just 13 starts as a teenager. The following season, he added three goals in six starts, demonstrating his ability to score when given the chance, which led to his transfer to Atalanta.

The underlying statistics paint a picture of a player with fantastic link-up and genius positioning, even though he didn’t exactly soar up the goalscoring charts in Italy. His all-around play makes for impressive reading.

Indeed, according to FBRef, Hojlund ranked in the 84th percentile for non-penalty expected goals and the 99th percentile for progressive passes received when compared to positional peers in the “Big Five” leagues last season. This indicates that Hojlund makes excellent runs, effectively finds space, and strategically positions himself to receive the ball in risky areas and create opportunities.

If he can start putting more goals in the back of the net, he will undoubtedly have what it takes to be a complete number nine. He also ranks highly for pass completion, shot-creating actions, and progressive carries.

Described as a “absolute monster in the making” by talent scout Jacek Kulig, the young Dane has all the makings of a boom or bust signing with a seriously high ceiling.