ESPN: Utd ready to concede ‘major defeat’ and part ways with Ten Hag signing who looks nothing like a PL player

Manchester United players huddle ahead of kick-off at Old Trafford.
Rasmus Hojlund could be moved on by Manchester United after only two seasons. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

After forking out a ludicrous £64 million to sign the then-20-year-old from Atalanta in August 2023, Manchester United are considering cutties ties with Rasmus Hojlund after a year-and-a-half.

According to ESPN, the board would offload their No.9 as early as this month if any suitable offers arrived, but with only two Premier League goals to his name in 18 appearances this term, it’ll come as no surprise to learn that clubs aren’t lining up to snap United’s hand off.

As such, a permanent move away in the summer looks the most viable option to recuperate some funds from Hojlund’s departure.

Mark Ogden suggests United would be conceding ‘major defeat’ by selling the ex-Copenhagen prospect, who ranks seventh in their list of record signings and is contracted to Old Trafford until 2028.

Where Hojlund could ply his trade next 

Hojlund has not scored in the league since December 7. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

In terms of the options Hojlund is likely to have, assuming his form stays as stagnant as it currently is, a return to Serie A is likely, with AC Milan and Juventus keen to take their chances on a player who looked a relatively promising talent whilst navigating the early period of his senior career in Italy.

Ruben Amorim has been patient enough to continue starting the Danish international in high-stakes fixtures, though Ogden adds such trust will ultimately wear off the longer he ceases to impress or have any positive impact on matches. For example, last night’s uninspired showing at Craven Cottage marked the 36th game out of his 48 top-flight appearances that he’s failed to score.

Struggling ‘to look anything like a Premier League striker’ since his big-money move, Hojlund may ultimately just prove to be one of those signings who flourishes outside of England – but can’t quite get to grips with Europe’s top league.

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