Man Utd ‘line up £51m transfer for Rasmus Hojlund’s former team-mate as they seek Casemiro replacement’

Man Utd ‘line up £51m transfer for Rasmus Hojlund’s former team-mate as they seek Casemiro replacement’

The star has already revealed whether the famous Manchester rain would be an issue

MANCHESTER UNITED are lining up a transfer for one of Rasmus Hojlund’s former team-mates, according to reports.

The Red Devils are likely to be after a new midfielder in the summer, with 32-year-old Casemiro set to be flogged by Man Utd transfer chiefs.

Their search for a replacement has reportedly landed them on Atalanta star Teun Koopmeiners.

The 26-year-old revealed to De Telegraaf he has informed the Serie A outfit he wants to leave the club and hinted at where he would like his future to lie.

He said: “I told Atalanta I want to leave in the summer.

“Last season, there was concrete interest from Napoli, but the two clubs didn’t reach an agreement.

“I hope there will be options to consider this year. My girlfriend and I are enjoying Italy, but I would endure rain for some clubs in England.

“I’d lie if I said I have no news of interest from Juventus and Premier League clubs.

“I read the news, too. I’ve had an amazing time at Atalanta, and I hope they will get a big sum.

According to Gazzetta Dello Sport that sum is said to be to the tune of £51million.

And the Italian outlet claim one party interested in a deal is Man Utd.

The report says the Red Devils have accelerated their interest since January, with the club also believing they are in pole position to secure his signature.

That is despite rival transfer interest from heavy-hitters Liverpool and Juventus.

Dutchman Koopmeiners could now be next to make the switch to Manchester, with his versatility potentially proving a valuable asset to Erik ten Hag’s midfield.

A recent starring performance against Juventus saw Koopmeiners score a brace
A recent starring performance against Juventus saw Koopmeiners score a brace
He operated all over the pitch in the exchange but was most influential in the final third.

He operated all over the pitch in the exchange but was most influential in the final third.

While he has excelled as a defensive midfielder in the past, this season he has been utilised in a more advanced box-crashing role which has yield.