Rasmus Hojlund would relish the problem if Manchester United introduced in one other striker this summer time, saying he’s “greater than prepared”.
Hojlund has struggled to stay as much as expectations following his £64million transfer from Atalanta in July 2023, netting simply 26 objectives in 95 video games in all competitions.
And with United limping to a Fifteenth-placed end within the Premier League final season, the main focus has been on making an attempt to sharpen up the attacking choices for boss Ruben Amorim.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have arrived whereas there was hypothesis in current days that United have opened talks with RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko. Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has additionally been talked about as a possible goal.
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Hojlund stars and scores in win over Bournemouth
Hojlund performed like a person with a degree to show in final night time’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth, netting the opening purpose with a neat header and persevering with what has been an encouraging pre-season for each him and the crew with an brisk show.
Afterwards, he sought out the media pack at Soldier Field in Chicago to stipulate his willpower to make successful of his time at United.
He informed BBC Sport: “My plan may be very clear. That is for me to remain and combat for my spot, no matter occurs.
“Competition is okay with me. It sharpens me. I’m greater than prepared. I’m feeling sharp so I welcome the whole lot that comes.”
Hojlund arrived at Old Trafford two years in the past with a blossoming repute as top-of-the-line younger forwards in Europe and was thrust into the crew instantly.
In hindsight, the Denmark worldwide believes he may have finished with extra time to regulate to life in England.
“When I got here, [Anthony] Martial was there as effectively however he had numerous accidents, so I clearly needed to take numerous the sport time,” he added.
“You’re not going to inform me I shouldn’t be enjoying as a result of I wish to play each sport. But clearly I may have finished with some assist by way of sharing the video games a bit, particularly to start with.”
I’m nonetheless very younger – Hojlund
Hojlund was additionally desperate to level out he was nonetheless a younger man studying his craft and remained assured higher instances have been on the horizon.
“I’m nonetheless very younger,” he stated. “People overlook that generally.
“I’m solely 22. Not each striker scores 100 objectives by that age.
“But I’ve discovered quite a bit, I believe you’ll be able to see it in my sport. I’m beginning to develop and develop into even higher within the fundamentals.
“Last season was powerful on us all. I ought to have finished higher, everyone is aware of.
“But it’s additionally a crew factor. We’re going to be higher now. We are progressing in the correct means and searching ahead to what’s coming.”
