Manchester United ‘will turn their attention to Ajax star Mohammed Kudus if they fail to sign Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta’

Manchester United will reportedly turn their attention to Ajax striker Mohammed Kudus if they fail to land Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta.

As Mail Sport reported on Monday, Denmark striker Hojlund, who scored nine goals in Serie A last season, remains United’s No1 target

The Red Devils have been in talks with Atalanta for weeks and an opening bid is believed to be imminent but they will refuse to offer more than £60m.

According to the MirrorKudus is on the list of possible alternatives alongside Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani.

Chelsea have already held talks about a move for the attacking midfielder, with Arsenal and Brighton also showing interest.

Manchester United will reportedly turn their attention to Ajax striker Mohammed Kudus

Chelsea made contact with Ajax attacking midfielder Kudus and Arsenal were also interested

United have held talks with Atalanta over Hojlund but will refuse to pay more than £60m

kudu was was bought by Ajax for £8m in 2020 after impressing during his time at former club FC Nordsjaelland.

The Ghana international got off to a slow start in Amsterdam and struggled to maintain his place in the team behind Anthony, who joined Manchester United in 2022.

Kudus was second in the pecking order but since the Brazilian’s departure he has blossomed at the Dutch club, scoring 11 goals in 30 league games last season.

He continued to play an important role for Ajax in the Champions League last year, scoring in four of his six appearances in the competition, most notably against Liverpool at Anfield.

Kudus can play in attacking midfield, on the flanks as well as in attack and Erik ten Hag would like his versatility.

United have already strengthened their midfield with the signing of Mason Mount from Chelsea for £60m.

Goalkeeper Andre Onana also joined the club last week after the departure of former No. 1 David De Gea.