United had been tracking Hojlund since his days in Denmark, but his move to Old Trafford was his third transfer in just 18 months. While Bayern Munich went for Kane and Chelsea signed Nicolas Jackson, Paris St-Germain were keen on Hojlund and Randal Kolo Muani, as well as signing Goncalo Ramos from Benfica. 9 who could hold-up play and link the play, while Kolo Muani likes to drop off. Hojlund fitted the bill and recruitment chiefs felt his potential also outstripped that of Kolo Muani. United acted swiftly to sign the 20-year-old to avoid getting into a bidding war with PSG, who ended up paying €95million for Kolo Muani on deadline day.

Source: Express October 24, 2023 07:00 UTC