![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/rasmus-hojlund-convinced-man-utd-to-back-away-from-harry-kane-after-erik-ten-hag-talks/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_Manchester-United-v-RC-Lens-Pre-Season-Friendly-2.jpg&description=Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag quickly decided that Rasmus Hojlund was the club's primary transfer target after it was decided that they would not pursue Harry Kane Erik ten Hag was bowled over by Rasmus Hojlund's 'personality and ambition' during video calls after Manchester United decided against making a move for Harry Kane. Kane, 30, was of interest to the Old Trafford hierarchy in the weeks leading up to the summer transfer window and was believed to be attainable after entering the final year of his deal at Tottenham. However, the Londoners were unwilling to sell their star striker to a domestic rival. The club turned their attention to different targets including Hojlund, who held multiple preliminary calls with Ten Hag. And the 20-year-old Denmark international soon emerged as United's top target after impressing Ten Hag in talks. The Telegraph has outlined that the Dutchman was left impressed with Hojlund's character and desire to become one of the world's best strikers after holding several one-to-one conversations with the former Atalanta ace. Ten Hag also believes that Hojlund has the perfect temperament to handle the rigours of the Premier League and that the youngster will cope with the expectations that come with leading the line for a club of Manchester United's stature. Hojlund was officially unveiled as a United player on Saturday afternoon after the club agreed a deal with Atalanta which could see the Italian outfit bank £72million if add-ons are met. Join the debate! Do you think Hojlund will be a good signing for Man Utd? Let us know here. United football director John Murtough described Hojlund as a "truly exceptional talent" in the official press release confirming the capture of the forward, while Ten Hag waxed lyrical about the youngster's qualities and his potential during an interview with MUTV. Ten Hag said: 'He is a real frontman. Very direct to the goal, very good presser, a physical presence. I think in the balance of this squa){kind=link}
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag quickly decided that Rasmus Hojlund was the club’s primary transfer target after it was decided that they would not pursue Harry Kane
Erik ten Hag was bowled over by Rasmus Hojlund’s ‘personality and ambition’ during video calls after Manchester United decided against making a move for Harry Kane.
Kane, 30, was of interest to the Old Trafford hierarchy in the weeks leading up to the summer transfer window and was believed to be attainable after entering the final year of his deal at Tottenham. However, the Londoners were unwilling to sell their star striker to a domestic rival.
The club turned their attention to different targets including Hojlund, who held multiple preliminary calls with Ten Hag. And the 20-year-old Denmark international soon emerged as United’s top target after impressing Ten Hag in talks.
The Telegraph has outlined that the Dutchman was left impressed with Hojlund’s character and desire to become one of the world’s best strikers after holding several one-to-one conversations with the former Atalanta ace.