According to Sports Boom, Jens Petter Hauge is emerging as an important target for Premier League teams ahead of the summer. The Norwegian international has been producing some memorable performances for Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League this season, which has sparked a potential battle of sorts from teams including Arsenal and Manchester United.
Jens Petter Hauge has been a revelation for Bodo/Glimt this season, especially in the Champions League. The attacker has eight goal contributions in 12 Champions League games this season, which saw the Norwegian side progress until the round of 16 before crashing out in the second leg against Sporting CP.
Those displays may have ensured that Hauge could land a big summer move to one of the Premier League sides keeping tabs. The report states Arsenal and Manchester United are interested in the in-form attacker, with a price point of £30–40 million mooted.
A £35 million offer might prove enough to tempt Bodo/Glimt into selling their key man, as Hauge might be open to taking up a challenge in the English top flight. Arsenal are keen to add new players in the wide areas, and so are Manchester United, with Hauge seen as a good addition, but perhaps not as a starter.
The two teams could hold significant appeal for the player when considering a move, but there are doubts over whether either side will be ready to pay a big fee. Hence, interest from Leeds United or Everton would make more sense for the player if he wishes to play a prominent role in the Premier League next season onwards.
While the idea of joining Arsenal or Manchester United will be tempting, the more logical choice could be Leeds United or Everton. The former have watched Hauge in action recently, while the Toffees were mentioned as one of the suitors for the in-form attacker.
Hauge could potentially challenge for a prominent role at those sides compared to Arsenal or Manchester United. It remains to be seen whether Leeds United or Everton will be eager to pay big, but they could view his arrival as a worthwhile investment to improve their attacking setup.
