Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund is now more likely to stay at Old Trafford than to move on. – The 22-year-old has contributed to Manchester United’s worst season since the Premier League became the Premier League.
Hojlund has failed to live up to the huge expectations that followed his €73.9 million transfer from Atalanta in the summer of 2023.
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The Danish striker has had a hugely disappointing one so far, you won’t find him on the Premier League’s top scorers list, only recently did he manage to end a months-long scoring drought.
His lack of form and Man Utd’s need to raise money have given rise to speculation that the 22-year-old could leave Old Trafford again after just two years. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed on Saturday that a summer exit is indeed a possibility.
“Man Utd are really planning to bring in an important striker in the summer transfer window and I’m told that clubs are starting to contact Man Utd and people close to Hojlund to understand his availability for the summer, how much he could cost,” Romano said.
“There is interest in Højlund and there may be movement… If Man Utd get a good proposal, it could be a possibility. So Hojlund is going to be someone to watch in the summer with interest from several countries, including Italy, where he did very well as an Atalanta player.”
As Romano said, Man Utd are planning to sign an “important” striker this summer, and Victor Osimhen is one name that is persistently associated with the Red Devils.
There have even been rumours that Man Utd could be looking to offer a player like Hojlund or Alejandro Garnacho to Napoli in exchange for Osimhen. This may seem far-fetched, but it can’t actually be discounted out of hand, according to The Athletic’s Man Utd insider Laurie Whitwell.
However, it remains to be seen whether Hojlund will be the player on offer or if he will flush much-needed funds into Man Utd’s coffers. Not everyone is convinced that the Dane will leave Manchester this summer.
In fact, GIVEMESPORT reports that the 22-year-old is actually more likely to remain a Man Utd player beyond this season than leaving the club, which could jeopardize any hopes the Red Devils have of signing Osimhen.
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