Man Utd ‘unhappy’ with Saudi Pro League as transfers ‘impact their own plans’
Manchester United's chances of signing a new striker are reportedly being hampered by inflated prices caused by the Saudi Pro League's activity in the transfer market.
Erik ten Hag recently brought in Mason Mount from Chelsea, but is eager to strengthen his squad in order to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
The Red Devils secured the services of Mount in a £55million deal earlier this month.
However, Ten Hag wants to make further additions to his team to prevent Manchester City from dominating the league once again.
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According to The Independent, United believe that the Saudi Pro League is inflating transfer fees and disrupting their plans. The club feels that the transfer market is currently blocked, particularly in the highly competitive No. 9 market.
The Saudi Pro League has been making headlines this summer with its big-money signings. Al-Ittihad has secured the services of Karim Benzema from Real Madrid and N'Golo Kante from Chelsea. Meanwhile, Al-Hilal has acquired Ruben Neves from Wolves, and Al-Ahli has signed Edouard Mendy from Chelsea and Roberto Firmino. Marcelo Brozovic has also left Inter Milan to join Al-Nassr.
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United's target this summer is Rasmus Hojlund, but Atalanta have set a hefty price tag of £85.5m for the Danish international. Only two players have joined United for higher fees in previous years, with Paul Pogba's transfer costing £89m in 2016 and Antony's move from Ajax (£86m) last year.
Amidst United's pursuit of a new striker, former Aston Villa player Gabriel Agbonlahor has expressed his doubts about Mason Greenwood's future at the club. Greenwood, who has not played for United since January 2022, has been linked with a potential move to Atalanta as part of a deal for Hojlund. Agbonlahor believes that Greenwood may seek opportunities in a different league.
“I don’t think he will play in the Premier League again,” said Agbonlahor. “I think his reputation is damaged at Manchester United and England, I do think he will play on again in a different country, a different league.
“And that’s down to them clubs, their managers and their owners if they decide to sign Mason Greenwood. But I do feel living in England, being at football games, seeing what fans are like at games, I can’t see him going out there and playing for Manchester United again.”
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