Manchester United could offer Rasmus Hojlund in a sensational partial swap deal for Atalanta striker Ademola Lookman, a report has claimed.
Hojlund has endured a miserable campaign at Old Trafford – his second following a mammoth £72million move from the Bergamo club.
The Norwegian has only bagged three times in 28 league appearances this season. The 22-year-old was substituted after 70 minutes following another fruitless display in United’s 1-0 home loss to Wolves on Sunday.
According to the Sun, the Red Devils are eyeing a partial swap deal that would see Hojlund return to his former club and Lookman arrive at Old Trafford.
The Nigeria international, who has had Premier League spells with Leicester City, Fulham and Everton, has established himself as one of the premier wingers in European football at the Serie A club.
Lookman inspired Atalanta to Europa League last season, scoring a hat-trick in the final. His heroics saw him crowned African Footballer of the Year in December.
Hojlund has endured a miserable campaign at Old Trafford – his second following a mammoth £72million move from Atalanta
Ademola Lookman inspired Atalanta to Europa League last season, scoring a hat-trick in the final. His heroics saw him crowned African Footballer of the Year
Hojlund spent a solitary season with La Dea, scoring 10 goals before he joined United in 2023
However, he has had public disagreements with his manager Gian Piero Gasperini and looks set to depart the club this summer.
Hojlund, meanwhile, remains well thought off at the club, according to the recent report. It goes on to claim that scouts have watched his recent matches and remain in touch with the players’ representatives since his departure.
Following his latest dismal performance this weekend, Premier League legend Alan Shearer branded Hojlund a ‘damaged player’ and said he believes he is suffering from a ‘crisis of confidence’.
Despite his shortcomings this season, Hojlund has retained his place as United’s first-choice striker for the majority of the campaign under Ruben Amorim ahead of Joshua Zirkzee and teenage wonderkid Chido Obi-Martin.
But the club are reported to be in the market for a striker during the upcoming window. In recent weeks, Wolves star Matheus Cunha has emerged as a likely summer recruit.
Mail Sport revealed on Monday that Man United are edging closer to an agreement with the Brazilian.
United will still need to activate the Brazilian’s £62.5million release clause but are hopeful of having terms in place by next month while they still have headroom under Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Mail Sport revealed on Monday that Man United are edging closer to an agreement with Matheus Cunha
As Mail Sport revealed, Newcastle United have been the main competition for Cunha’s signature, and they were keen to utilise him on the left of their attack, but the 25-year old looks to have been swayed by the prospect of playing a pivotal role in Ruben Amorim’s squad revamp.
Amorim has made no secret of his admiration for Cunha, praising his versatility and goals output.
The United manager was also spotted in conversation with Cunha after United and Wolves met at Molineux and again in the tunnel at Old Trafford on Sunday.
