Here are your Manchester United morning headlines for Friday, August 18.
Christian Eriksen's verdict on Rasmus Hojlund is great news for Manchester United
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Manchester United are edging closer to ending their search for a striker after reaching an agreement with Atalanta to sign Rasmus Hojlund.
Following lengthy discussions with the Italian club, United have reached an agreement to sign the 20-year-old for an overall package worth £72million. The Reds have agreed to pay £64m up front and an additional £8m in add-ons.
It is an eye-watering fee for a youngster who plundered 10 goals in 34 appearances for Atalanta last season. However, United believe that he is a star in the making and has the potential to grow under Erik ten Hag.
Competing in a market where elite-level strikers are hard to come by, United have selected Hojlund as their chosen one, meaning he will be under pressure, should his move to Old Trafford go through without any last-minute snags, to deliver the goods. To be the club's main striker at the age of just 20 is a huge responsibility.
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Playing for a club of United's stature means that the eyes of the world are on you; there are no hiding places and that is something Hojlund will no doubt understand.
Interestingly enough, United midfielder Christian Eriksen, who is a teammate of Hojlund's at international level with Denmark, recently addressed the pressures and expectations that come with playing for the Reds. The experienced midfielder joined the club on a free transfer a year ago after turning down the offer of a new contract at Brentford.
Despite having played for a handful of big-name clubs previously, including Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan, he had never
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