Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha insists Wout Weghorst should not be signed permanently at the end of this season.
29.03.2023 - 08:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Denmark striker Rasmus Højlund is the leading scorer after the opening set of qualifying matches for Euro 2024.
Højlund, 20, has been described as the 'new' Haaland for his physicality and pace and he's a self-confessed fan of Manchester United, who are set to be in the market for a natural goalscorer in the summer transfer window.
Erik ten Hag has made Harry Kane has priority target, but Højlund has contributed 14 goals and five assists in 33 appearances for Atalanta following his €17million move from Sturm Graz a year ago and could be another option.
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The forward made headlines across the international break for his performances for his nation Denmark and he finished the set of qualifying matches for Euro 2024 as the leading goalscorer after netting five times in two games.
Højlund scored a hat-trick against Finland on the opening night of qualifying and he added two more to his tally against Kazakhstan. Cristiano Ronaldo and Scott McTominay both have four goals each from qualifying and are just behind him.
Kane finished the Euro 2020 qualifying campaign as the top goalscorer with 12 goals and Højlund is eight short of that haul.
Højlund's contract expires with Atalanta in the summer of 2027, although reports suggest Serie A leaders Napoli will move for his signature if they sell Victor Osimhen, who is attracting strong interest from the Premier League.
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Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha insists Wout Weghorst should not be signed permanently at the end of this season.
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