Atalanta secure replacement for Man United-bound Rasmus Hojlund as Bilal Toure joins from Almeria for £25m

Atalanta have signed striker El Bilal Toure from Almeria for a fee that could rise to £25million (€30million).

Toure’s arrival comes as fellow forward Rasmus Hojlund gets set to join Manchester United.

United have reached an agreement to sign Hojlund for £64million plus up to £8million in add-ons. He is set to sign a four-year contract with an option for a further year.

Everton were in advanced talks over a deal for Toure but were unable to sign him.  

Last season Toure scored seven goals in 21 appearances for Almeria. 

Atalanta have signed striker El Bilal Toure from Almeria for a fee that could rise to £25m

Toure’s arrival comes as Rasmus Hojlund gets set to move to Manchester United

A Mali international, Toure has scored five goals in 15 appearances for his country.

Toure commenced his senior career at Reims prior to signing for Atalanta last year.

Hojlund, meanwhile, has agreed personal terms over a move to Old Trafford.

The 20-year-old is very highly rated and has scored six goals in as many appearances for Denmark.

The Italian club were originally demanding £86m, while United were reluctant to go over £60m for a player who only cost Atalanta £15m from Sturm Graz 11 months ago.

But the two clubs have reached a compromise after weeks of talks, taking United’s total spending this summer to £179m on Hojlund, Mason Mount and Andre Onana.

Hojlund is set to become United’s latest signing following Mason Mount and Andre Onana