Danish sensation Rasmus Hojlund is reportedly attracting interest from some of Europe’s top clubs, including Premier League leaders Arsenal, after hitting a hat-trick for his country.
The Atalanta striker started for Denmark for the first time in Thursday’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Finland and struck all three goals in a 3-1 win in Copenhagen.
The performance earned the 20-year-old international attention, but his performances during his debut season in Serie A have also been hugely promising.
Hojlund joined Atalanta from Austrian side Sturm Graz in a €17 million deal last summer, but his value has already shot up to €35m on Transfermarkt (opens in new tab)thanks to his form in Italy.
After taking a while to settle at his new club, the Danish striker hit a hot streak by scoring six goals in 12 Serie A games since the turn of the year.
According to Tuttomercatoweb (opens in new tab), that form, and his explosion on the international scene with Denmark this week, has accelerated interest across the continent.
Arsenal are among the clubs named as potential suitors, along with Napoli, Juventus and Real Madrid.
Hojlund would certainly fit in with the Gunners’ youth-focused recruitment policy, but Atalanta are in a strong position to demand a big fee.
The Bergamo club signed the Dane less than a year ago, and he has a contract until 2027 with La Dea.
Atalanta are therefore likely to demand around €50m, almost triple what they paid for him.
Hojlund has moved quickly in his career, joining Sturm Graz from Copenhagen in January 2022 before moving on just six months later.
He scored 12 goals in 21 appearances for the Austrians and has eight in 25 games overall for Atalanta this season.
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