Man Utd ‘decide next two signings’ for Erik ten Hag after agreeing Hojlund deal

Manchester United are now reportedly set to focus their efforts on the signings of a defensive midfielder and centre-back after agreeing a £72million deal with Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund. The Red Devils are set to welcome the 20-year-old Danish frontman to Old Trafford in the coming days but their work in the transfer market may not be done just yet.

Hojlund will join Mason Mount and Andre Onana at the club taking United’s summer expenditure to £179million.

According to Fabrizio Romano, United chiefs are going to begin work on the arrival of a new holding midfielder and centre-back now they have a deal for Hojlund in place.

There is every chance that both will be totally dependent on player sales as United have only raised £22m from departures so far this window.

A host of stars including the likes of Fred, Harry Maguire, Dean Henderson, Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial are believed to be up for grabs.

And should United generate the funds, Fiorentina lynchpin Sofyan Amrabat is the man in their crosshairs.

That said, United’s interest in the player has been somewhat exaggerated in Italy where there are suggestions a deal could be imminent.

United’s desire to sign Amrabat is now expected to intensify following Kobbie Mainoo’s ankle injury.

The Morocco international is available for around £25m-£30m with United currently the only club actively in the race for his signature.

At the back, a new arrival will hinge on the departure of Maguire who still looks to be no closer to the exit door.

West Ham have seen a £20m bid rebuffed for the England international centre-back but he could now remain at United as they’re yet to receive a worthwhile offer.

To add to that, United’s top two defensive targets have now agreed deals to join other clubs meaning they would have to go back to the drawing board if they did want to strengthen in that department.

Kim Min-jae has joined Bayern Munich from Napoli while Axel Disasi is on his way to Chelsea in a £38m switch.

There could be some progress on outgoings this week with Galatasaray pushing in talks to sign Fred.

Fred is expected to depart on a permanent transfer and other clubs are also interested with Lazio and Fulham among those linked.

Donny van de Beek is also being eyed by Real Sociedad after three underwhelming seasons at Old Trafford.

Talks are also advancing between United and Nottingham Forest over the departure of Dean Henderson who looks set to join the Tricky Trees on another loan with a view to making it permanent.