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Manchester United could have a completely brand new squad by the start of next season, with Rasmus Hojlund the latest player at risk of being sold
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Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is at risk of departing the club in the near future, with manager Ruben Amorim unhappy with the forward's output this term. Despite only arriving from Atalanta in the summer of 2023, for a vast sum of £72m, Hojlund's time in Manchester could already be over. He's managed 23 goals in 71 games in all competitions for the Red Devils since the move, but his inconsistency is proving to be a problem. Even though Amorim has started Hojlund in the majority of the games he's been in charge of Manchester United, the Norwegian has failed to inspire his manager. According to Talksport, Hojlund is now effectively on trial at Manchester United until the end of the season. Amorim hasn't been convinced by the Norwegian striker's performances since arriving at Old Trafford in November, and could look to cash in on him in order to sign a No. 9 of his own. The report adds that Napoli and Juventus are keeping a watchful eye over Hojlund's situation at Manchester United, with both clubs ready to test the Red Devils' resolve in the summer. If Amorim does decide to dispense of Hojlund, then Manchester United could expect a significant loss from their initial £72m outlay. While Transfermarkt values him at £50m, that fee could drop even further if it becomes clear that Hojlund is no longer a part of Amorim's plans. Hojlund's contract at Manchester United runs until 2028, with an option for extending the deal by an extra year. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. His potential departure would follow the trend of Amorim's brutal squad culling. Marcus Rashford has already been frozen out and Alejandro Garnacho looks set to depart, while players like Casemiro, Christian Eriksen and Victor Lindelof all seemingly have futures away from Old Trafford. In Four Four Two's view, it seems slightly too early for Manchester United to get rid of Hojlund. He's still only 21 and has plenty of time to develop into a top European striker, which he has shown glimpses of during his 18 months in the Premier League so far. But, if he doesn't suit Amorim, then it seems the hierarchy are willing to do whatever it takes to overhaul the squad. Ryan is a staff writer for Four Four Two, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across Four Four Two, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with Four Four Two permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future. Arsenal in talks for David Raya successor following big offer: report Which Manchester United star has been dubbed 'mini Modric'? The Milan Derby is Europe's most cost-effective fixture: and tickets are still available Four Four Two is part of Future plc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site. ©
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