The future of Manchester United Striker Rasmus Hojlund in Old Trafford seems uncertain as the Red Devils want to supplement their forward line in the coming transfer window
Rasmus Hojlund could be set for a stunning return to Atalanta while Manchester United is considering offering the attacker in a Swap deal for breathola lookman. Hojlund arrived at Old Trafford in a £ 72 million from the Serie A side in 2023.
The striker did not succeed in touching the heights that hoped during a difficult spell for United and has scored only three goals in the Premier League. Hojlund, 22, would still be very much thought of by the Italian side, while reports claim that contact has remained with his representatives and that scouts have watched recent competitions.
In the meantime, lookman may be ready to leave the Stadio Azzurri d'Italia after he fell out with manager Gian Piero Gasperini. The 27-year-old inspired Atalanta to Europa League Glory in the past term and was named African player of the year.
The Nigeria International. That time enjoyed Charlton, Everton, Fulham and Leicester, has won this term 18 goals in 36 performances. However, a penalty Miss against Club Brugge saw the attacker selected by his manager and lookman shot publicly back.
Despite the spit, however, Lookman has remained an important part of the side of Atalanta. And his capacities seem to have aroused the interest from a united side that wants to supplement their forward line.
Hojlund in the meantime remains the first choice of United, despite its struggles to find the net. The Denmark International has proven a greater threat in Europe and has scored five times in 12 because United has reached the semi-final of the Europa League.
After a fruitless offer against wolves at the weekend, Ruben Amorim looked at defending the striker. However, the Portuguese coach accepted that more goals are required.
“Our team must score more goals,” said Amorim. “But it's not just that Rasmus misses opportunities, it's the whole team.
“If you look at the game, we have several players who have missed great opportunities, not only Rasmus. But for Rasmus the game is to score goals because he is a striker.
“He has to score a goal. He has to score one – maybe that is all a striker.
“We have an idea of ​​what this team needs, but we also play with three boys in advance who can score goals. The midfielders and the whole team have to score more goals. You have opportunities with midfielders and strikers, so we have to improve as a team.”
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