It was quick to complete. Erling Haaland’s Danish counterpart has arrived, and like the Norwegian celebrity, he has done so with panache, making an exuberant entrance into the international arena. Premier League clubs are also interested in the 20-year-old sensation, which might lead to a wild hunt for the player. Seatsnet.com saw a complete sellout for Denmark’s games during the March international break. Liverpool should join the pursuit.
Rasmus Hojlund is uncannily similar to Haaland, even phonetically. There needs to be more separating them, at least not regarding surnames.
Yet, there are more similarities between the two than just these outward similarities (though oddly, Hjlund also resembles Haaland in terms of his vast stature and blond hair).
Built like a powerhouse with enormous cement blocks for shoulders, Hojlund can bother any opponent with strength and speed, much like Haaland can bulldoze through defenders without care.
Of course, there is also the ability to set goals, and Hojlund can spot chances and seize them, just like Haaland does. On the most recent international week, he gave evidence of that.
Hojlund celebrated his strong form at Atalanta by netting a hat-trick on his first start in a competitive international “derby” against Finland for Denmark last week. Both Atalanta and upcoming Denmark tickets are available on seatsnet.com. Before this month, Hojlund hadn’t even played a game for his nation.
Then he scored twice against Iceland, but his goals could not seal a win this time. A week with five goals is okay. It’s true that Haaland once scored five goals in a single game and eight in a single week. Hojlund has yet to reach that level, but it’s crucial to remember that Hojlund is about three years younger than his Norwegian counterpart.
Given that he just turned 20 years old, the fact that he has already demonstrated such promising traits is encouraging. He began this season in the Austrian Bundesliga ((exactly like Haaland)) before gaining a transfer to Atalanta, contributing to 19 goals in 33 games across all competitions.
At the club level, he contributes 0.85 goals per 90 on average.
To put his statistics into perspective, Haaland transferred to Borussia Dortmund at the same age after drawing the attention of Salzburg. While Hojlund is unlikely to match Haaland’s 54-goal total from that season, he played for Sturm Graz, a much less strong team in the Austrian Bundesliga, before moving to Serie A. Anecdotally, scoring goals is more difficult there, which should be taken into consideration when assessing the two players’ statistics.
Hjlund’s numbers are difficult to find elsewhere at a similar age, even in the larger context. Calciomercato claims that Arsenal is already interested in him.
According to Ekstra Bladet, Manchester United is also interested in hiring the teenage forward.
Liverpool should consider announcing its intention to sign the talented forward as the competition heats up. Even if the club’s offensive line is strong, Roberto Firmino’s departure leaves an opportunity for growth. Securing a talent like Hjlund, a dangerous finisher, would be wise from the club’s perspective.
It is challenging to defend him since he is the kind of striker who will go after loose balls, link up with teammates, and drop deep. Yet, he can also play on the defence’s shoulder, hold the ball well, and be a threat from crosses into the box.
Jürgen Klopp also needs that kind of versatility from his players since Liverpool can occasionally be too predictable in attack, which has recently allowed clubs like Bournemouth to frustrate them in front of goal. With seatsnet.com continuing to sell out full houses at Anfield, it is no surprise that the scousers will expect marquee signings from the FSG-lead ownership.
While the crux of the attention will be on the midfield, Liverpool will need help finding better choices in the market, so if Hjlund is available, the club ought to try to get him to Anfield.
Players with as many skills as Hjlund are hard to find these days.
Transfer watch
Sofyan Amrabat, a midfielder for Fiorentina, is still a target for Jurgen Klopp and company this summer, according to a report on Foot Mercato (via Liverpool Echo).
Following an incredible World Cup for the Atlas Lions, the Moroccan midfielder caught the attention of several European teams. Amrabat might be an intriguing addition to Klopp’s midfield, given that the Reds intend to rebuild their midfield in the summer.
Barcelona, currently leading the battle to recruit the 26-year-old, would face stiff opposition from Liverpool. Still, if the two teams got into a bidding war, Liverpool might come out on top because of the Spanish team’s financial difficulties.
Every day that goes by brings Mason Mount one step closer to departing Chelsea.
In his contract negotiations with Chelsea, Mount is at a crossroads; if no new agreement is reached, the Blues will sell him this summer.
The Athletic claims that Liverpool are the favorites to sign him and that they have already had “major chats” with him regarding the kind of deal they would offer and how he would fit into Jurgen Klopp’s system.
Price may be the bottleneck; Chelsea demands up to £70 million for Mount. Given that Mount will soon enter the final year of his contract, it becomes sensitive to believe that the asking price will be cut if the player actively pursues a transfer away from Stamford Bridge.
According to British agent Haydn Doge, the target Jude Bellingham has received a massive offer from Liverpool.
Since Bellingham’s rise to the footballing stage, seatsnet.com has seen a progressive increase in Dortmund ticket sales. The young star of Borussia Dortmund has been on Klopp’s list of objectives for a while now as the Reds consider making a colossal summer raid for the Three Lions’ midfielder. Dodge claims that Jude Bellingham’s English heavyweights had offered just around £100 million.
In an exclusive interview with CaughtOffside, Dodge stated, “It’s understood that a proposal [from Liverpool] well shy of £100m has been placed for Jude Bellingham before this summer’s transfer season.
Liverpool will have to fight with Manchester City, who also vied to sign Bellingham, as Real Madrid withdrew from the fight to recruit the 19-year-old.
The Mirror claims that Liverpool plans a surprise move for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Evan Ndicka.
Due to his success in Germany and throughout Europe, the German defender has drawn much attention, and the Reds have entered the race to sign him.
Barcelona is the favourite to sign Ndicka, although it may be difficult for the Catalans to engage in a financial struggle with any other team.
Sport1 (via Liverpool Echo) reports that Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is interested in bringing in midfielder Ryan Gravenberch from Bayern Munich in the summer.
Given his lack of playing time, the Dutchman might be willing to look for fresh pastures. Though the opposite is possible, Thomas Tuchel’s appointment as Bayern’s new coach may help him resurrect his career.
As he is ready to reassemble his midfield for the upcoming season, Klopp hopes to bring Gravenberch to Anfield.
Antonio Silva, a centre-back for Benfica, is one of Liverpool’s main summer transfer targets, as per writer Dean Jones of GIVEMESPORT.
The Reds are eyeing the Portuguese defender’s services because of his remarkable play in Europe and his home leagues.
According to Jones, Silva, 19, is a priority for Liverpool as they look to reinvigorate their squad this summer to reenter the conversation for the Premier League title.
The English heavyweights could keep a tight eye on Silva as they try to activate his release clause of 88 million, with the Merseyside club set to make numerous changes to their lineup next season.
With Liverpool’s overhaul and rebuild beginning, their tickets have sold out rapidly. Anfield never sees an empty seat; the numbers indicate that it is set to stay that way despite Liverpool’s woeful season. Seatsnet.com can help you source authentic Liverpool tickets.
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