Man Utd transfer facing crucial hours ahead of imminent official announcement

Manchester United could soon enter negotiations with Inter Milan should the Italian giants step up their interest in Red Devils star Rasmus Hojlund after appointing Cristian Chivu

Inter Milan will wait for Cristian Chivu's verdict before deciding whether to pursue a move for Rasmus Hojlund. The former Romania international is set for a decisive meeting scheduled on Friday that could see him appointed as the club's new boss following Simone Inzaghi's exit for Al Hilal.

The Denmark forward is under consideration by the Serie A and Champions League runners-up, in part due to the healthy relationship between his representatives and the hierarchy at the San Siro. But Inter chiefs will wait for Chivu's arrival from Parma before choosing whether to advance a deal, per reports in Italy.

The Serie A side have already seen an addition in the form of midfielder Luca Sucic and Luis Henrique is expected to complete a move from Marseille. Attackers Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic are both set to depart however.

But Ange-Yoan Bonny, who has drawn interest from the Premier League, could yet foil a move for Hojlund. Chivu coached the player at Parma as he recorded six goals and four assists in Serie A this season.

Nevertheless, Inter are looking to move quickly in the market and as a result United will soon know if they have a potential buyer. Though Inter may look for a cut-price deal on the striker United signed for £72million from Atalanta, amid interest across Italy.

The Denmark international has failed to thrive at Old Trafford as the club suffered two difficult seasons. Hojlund has scored 26 goals across 95 appearances for the Red Devils.

The forward has not been alone in struggling in front of goal for United however, with the club managing just 44 goals in the Premier League last term. But that has seen Old Trafford bosses attempt to replenish their frontline for Ruben Amorim.

United have already added Matheus Cunha in a £62.5million deal from Wolves, and missed out on signing striker Liam Delap, who joined Chelsea. They are now looking to get a deal over the line for Bryan Mbeumo, who bagged 20 goals for Brentford last term.

Despite his difficulties, United head coach Amorim did defend his charge late in the season. The Portuguese boss did concede that improvement was required across the board however.

"I’m happy, of course all the team has to improve, but the way he runs, he fights for every ball, loses a lot of duels, wins some duels, he needs to improve the connection. But he is improving, he said.

"I’m really happy with him, he just needs to continue working hard and better things will come."