Christian Eriksen hails 'strong No 9' Rasmus Hojlund as Man United near £72m signing of his fellow Dane... and reveals they spoke about Old Trafford life on international duty
- Manchester United have agreed a £72m deal to sign Hojlund from Atalanta
- Erik ten Hag's side have been in need of a No 9 with the Dane impressing him
- Midfielder Eriksen is pleased United have moved for his fellow international
Christian Eriksen says Manchester United are getting a powerful striker by signing his Denmark teammate Rasmus Hojlund.
Hojlund is set to complete his move to Old Trafford from Atalanta after the two clubs struck a deal worth £72million in total and the 20-year old agreed personal terms over a five-year contract.
Hojlund still has to complete a medical while United tie up the loose ends of the deal with Atalanta, but he could feasibly play for Erik ten Hag's side in Saturday's friendly against Lens at Old Trafford or Athletic Bilbao in Dublin 24 hours later.
Asked what United fans should expect from Hojlund, Eriksen said: 'What's he like? He's a strong No 9. He's developed a lot in the last year from when I first saw him with the national team so, yeah, he's a very good player.'
Hojlund was largely unknown until he emerged through the ranks with Denmark and scored nine goals in Serie A last season for Atalanta following a £15m move from Austrian club Sturm Graz.
![Manchester United have reached agreement with Atalanta for striker Rasmus Hojlund in a deal that could be worth £72million](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/31/07/73753881-12355481-Manchester_United_have_reached_agreement_with_Atalanta_for_strik-a-1_1690783895788.jpg)
Manchester United have reached agreement with Atalanta for striker Rasmus Hojlund in a deal that could be worth £72million
![Erik ten Hag will hope the Dane can remedy United's shortage of goals in the season ahead](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/31/07/73789797-12355481-image-a-4_1690784813876.jpg)
Erik ten Hag will hope the Dane can remedy United's shortage of goals in the season ahead
![United midfielder Christian Eriksen (left) has described Hojlund as a powerful striker](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/31/07/73789731-12355481-image-a-3_1690784653989.jpg)
United midfielder Christian Eriksen (left) has described Hojlund as a powerful striker
'I suppose we don't get enough media attention in Denmark that's why, so people outside Denmark don't know enough,' added Eriksen.
'He's a nice guy, he's a good player. Like I said, he's developed, turning into just a No 9, which he's played for the national team.
'I have to be honest I haven't seen that many games for Atalanta, but I know how they play and he fitted in well there so, yeah, he's a good player.'
Eriksen revealed that he talked to Hojlund about United and life in Manchester when they were on international duty with Slovenia and Northern Ireland last month.
'I spoke to him when we were with the national team last time. Of course, I've said a lot of good stuff and also said some bad stuff!,' smiled Eriksen.. 'But in the end it's what's going to happen.'
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