Rasmus Hojlund would relish the problem if Manchester United introduced in one other striker this summer time, saying he’s “greater than prepared”.
Hojlund has struggled to dwell as much as expectations following his £64million transfer from Atalanta in July 2023, netting simply 26 objectives in 95 video games in all competitions.
And with United limping to a Fifteenth-placed end within the Premier League final season, the main focus has been on attempting to sharpen up the attacking choices for boss Ruben Amorim.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have arrived whereas there was hypothesis in current days that United have opened talks with RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko. Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has additionally been talked about as a possible goal.
Hojlund stars and scores in win over Bournemouth
Hojlund performed like a person with some extent to show in final evening’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth, netting the opening aim with a neat header and persevering with what has been an encouraging pre-season for each him and the workforce with an lively show.
Afterwards, he sought out the media pack at Soldier Area in Chicago to stipulate his willpower to make successful of his time at United.
He advised BBC Sport: “My plan may be very clear. That’s for me to remain and combat for my spot, no matter occurs.
“Competitors is okay with me. It sharpens me. I’m greater than prepared. I’m feeling sharp so I welcome the whole lot that comes.”
Hojlund arrived at Previous Trafford two years in the past with a blossoming repute as probably the greatest younger forwards in Europe and was thrust into the workforce instantly.
In hindsight, the Denmark worldwide believes he might have carried out with extra time to regulate to life in England.
“Once I got here, [Anthony] Martial was there as properly however he had numerous accidents, so I clearly needed to take numerous the sport time,” he added.
“You’re not going to inform me I shouldn’t be taking part in as a result of I need to play each recreation. However clearly I might have carried out with some assist when it comes to sharing the video games a bit, particularly to start with.”
I’m nonetheless very younger – Hojlund
Hojlund was additionally desirous to level out he was nonetheless a younger man studying his craft and remained assured higher instances have been on the horizon.
“I’m nonetheless very younger,” he stated. “Individuals overlook that typically.
“I’m solely 22. Not each striker scores 100 objectives by that age.
“However I’ve realized lots, I believe you may see it in my recreation. I’m beginning to develop and grow to be even higher within the fundamentals.
“Final season was robust on us all. I ought to have carried out higher, everyone is aware of.
“Nevertheless it’s additionally a workforce factor. We’re going to be higher now. We’re progressing in the suitable method and searching ahead to what’s coming.”
