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It ought to come as no shock if Rasmus Hojlund finally ends up staying at Manchester United this summer time.
Most followers, whereas scrolling by means of numerous social media platforms to view the launched images of United gamers returning for pre-season on Monday, had been fast to note that Hojlund was lacking.
Not too long ago, based on studies relayed by The Peoples Particular person, Antony, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, and Alejandro Garnacho had been granted an prolonged break forward of their pre-season return as they discover potential strikes elsewhere.
So, is Hojlund a part of this wantaway bandwagon?
Properly, for these questioning why the Dane didn’t present up on Monday, the Manchester Night Information has supplied some readability.
They report: “Those that had been known as up for worldwide responsibility on the finish of final season, reminiscent of Rasmus Højlund and Casemiro, are scheduled to return to Carrington to start their pre-season preparations on Thursday.”
Does Hojlund nonetheless have a future at United?
United had been anticipated to signal a striker this summer time, with head coach Ruben Amorim desperately needing a dependable supply of objectives.
Nevertheless, regardless of the obvious indisputable fact that the membership has a want to improve on him, Hojlund just isn’t eager on leaving.
Whereas on worldwide responsibility (post-season), he admitted:
“I’ve a contract [until 2028], so I anticipate to play for Manchester United [next season].
“I anticipate to play there, so I’m simply preparing for some summer time trip after which hopefully a very good pre-season.”
Whereas some didn’t take these feedback severely, Fabrizio Romano, discussing the United quantity 9’s state of affairs, has reiterated that the participant desires to remain at Previous Trafford.
The switch guru goes on to recommend the 2023 Ten Hag signing would solely take into account leaving if he’s pressured out, with Inter Milan among the many golf equipment enthusiastic about him.
🚨🇩🇰 Rasmus Højlund doesn’t need to go away Manchester United this summer time, his want is to remain.
The one chance on the market is in case United resolve to advance in talks and proceed along with his exit.
Inter, eager for weeks however deal now in stand-by.
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— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 7, 2025
Why would Hojlund danger staying?
The Dane could also be gaining confidence in United’s unsuccessful pursuit of his potential replacements, with prime targets reminiscent of Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen choosing rivals.
He may view the arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo as a possible turning level.
With higher service (from them), maybe he believes he can rediscover his goal-scoring type.
INEOS’ striker dilemma
Having missed out on Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen, and with Hugo Ekitike proving too costly, there’s now an actual probability INEOS shelve their plans for a marquee striker signing.
A stop-gap answer?
As a substitute, an skilled striker like Ollie Watkins might be recruited as a short-term repair.
Had been Hojlund to remain (as he hopes), United might give him the advantage of the doubt, hoping he can develop within the shadows, be taught, and in the end fulfil his potential, making a marquee signing pointless.
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