Ten Hag forces Man United for German team plots a cut-price raid

Manchester United‘s contract discussions with one of their players have commenced, as Erik Ten Hag forcefully decreed their captivity within the walls of Man United, thwarting the advances of a Bundesliga giant.

Furthermore, Manchester United’s pursuit of Mason Mount from Chelsea has hit a stumbling block, as the London club’s demands for a transfer fee of £70-75 million have proven exorbitant.

Consequently, there are suggestions that United may redirect their attention to a standout performer from Crystal Palace.

Man United boss Erik Ten Hag Targets Atalanta’s Rasmus Hojlund

Amidst these developments, the Red Devils have set their sights on Rasmus Hojlund, the talented striker from Atalanta.

The club has deemed Victor Osimhen from Napoli and Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur too costly.

Interestingly, Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen recently acknowledged that he can envision his compatriot, Hojlund, joining him at Man United.

A well-placed source said talks were “progressing well” for Marcus Rashford’s renewal and that, while they still had to get a deal over the line, relations were strong among both parties. “We’d like to think it’s a matter of time now.” [@TelegraphDucker] #mufc
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Victor Lindelof Faces Potential Exit as Frankfurt Eyes Replacement Role

While the club targets Hojlund, it appears that defender Victor Lindelof could be on his way out.

Initially, there were reports that Man United was preparing to commence contract discussions with Lindelof, whose current deal expires in June 2024.

Eintracht Frankfurt intends to potentially replace Evan Ndicka, who is expected to join Roma on a free transfer, with Lindelof, as identified by the German outfit.

Nonetheless, Ten Hag has expressed his desire to retain Lindelof and has conveyed this to the higher-ups at the club.

Recent reports indicate that contract negotiations between Lindelof and Man United have indeed begun, indicating Ten Hag’s influence.

However, the club suggests that they are keen to secure a long-term agreement with the Swedish centre-back, preventing him from moving to Germany.

While Frankfurt remains interested in Lindelof, hoping he rejects an extension with Man United, Football Insider reports that Ten Hag has developed trust in Lindelof based on his solid performances towards the end of the 2022-23 season.

Ultimately, Lindelof faces a significant decision. He could opt to stay at Manchester United, potentially accepting a backup role behind Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane.

Alternatively, Lindelof might prioritize regular game time and choose to join Frankfurt, where he would likely feature prominently in the starting lineup.

As the situation unfolds, all eyes will be on Lindelof’s choice and its impact on Manchester United’s defensive plans for the future.