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You’ll have to be there come 2025–26 to see who leads the road for Manchester United. Proper now, who that might be continues to be a thriller.
Rasmus Hojlund has regarded sharp in pre-season. He didn’t rating towards Leeds or West Ham, however the targets all the time felt imminent.
Towards Bournemouth, he ought to have had a brace. His sensible glancing header gave United the lead within the 4–1 win, and early within the second half, he thought he had added a second (Amad’s shot disregarded him, diverting the ball into the far nook), however the winger claimed the aim.
Both manner, Hojlund regarded a lot improved, and regarded his finest in fairly some time.
With the Benjamin Sesko hyperlinks gaining traction forward of that pleasant, he opted to point out he’s prepared for a combat.
Hojlund’s difficult place
So, is the Dane frightened about his spot at United with an improve seemingly within the pipeline?
Laurie Whitwell of The Athletic has unpacked the complicated state of affairs surrounding the striker.
On United’s chase for Sesko, Whitwell notes:
“United executives are actually seeing if a deal may be struck with RB Leipzig and the participant himself.”
He provides:
“Had been he to reach, Sesko would, as the brand new signing, count on to be beginning every week if match.
“However, as but, Hojlund has not been informed instantly he’s up on the market.
“He could have suspicions given United’s strategy out there, however that isn’t sufficient to change his mindset at current.
“Ought to United make it clear to him that he wants to go away, that might change.”
Apparently, whereas the narrative urged Hojlund would make manner, Whitwell suggests there’s nonetheless a manner for him to remain:
“Amid the uncertainty on that, Hojlund has not instructed his brokers, SEG, to actively interact in a switch away from Outdated Trafford.
“It isn’t unimaginable that United can increase the funds for Sesko with out Hojlund leaving, given they may but recoup important charges on Alejandro Garnacho and Antony.
“United might agree the Sesko deal earlier than promoting gamers, as long as it occurs earlier than subsequent yr’s PSR deadline.”
Sesko vs Hojlund: the battle
With each Hojlund and Sesko 22, United’s quantity 9 could also be sensible to hunt a transfer, as he’s risking enjoying second fiddle to the Bundesliga hitman.
However will he, on condition that he lately revealed he desires to see out the remainder of his contract on the Theatre of Desires (feedback he has simply repeated).
🚨 Rasmus Højlund: “I’m nonetheless very younger, folks typically neglect that. I’m solely 22 years previous”.
“I’ve discovered rather a lot, and I feel that reveals in my recreation. I’ve finished very effectively up to now in the course of the pre-season… I need to keep right here”, informed Every day Mail. pic.twitter.com/llNSPB10NN
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 31, 2025
Even so, with Joshua Zirkzee a hybrid ahead, Ruben Amorim might choose to make use of the Dutchman as a quantity 10.
That would go away the battle for the nine-role to Hojlund and Sesko (Chido Obi seemingly getting occasional cameo appearances).
Whereas Sesko is tipped to be an prompt hit, Hojlund might provide him simply the proper of competitors.
Two hungry younger strikers pushing one another to the restrict is precisely the form of battle Amorim may relish as he sharpens United’s attacking edge.
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