Hojlund’s Future at Man United is Uncertain…
Rasmus Hojlund looks set to miss Manchester United’s season opener against Arsenal, wrapped up in a riddle wrapped in mystery about his club future. It’s like he’s auditioning for Houdini’s role, making himself disappear from the squad against Fiorentina last week. Swinging like a pendulum, Hojlund is considering a move to AC Milan before the transfer window slams shut on September 1. Ruben Amorim, United’s head coach, seems to be playing a game of poker, keeping his loyalty cards close to his chest about whether the Danish star will stay at Old Trafford.
Hojlund joined United from Atalanta in a whopping £72 million deal and dazzled fans by scoring 16 goals in his debut season—making it rain goals like confetti at a championship parade. However, last season seemed to be sponsored by a snail on a treadmill, as he managed only ten goals, with just four of those in the Premier League. Since expressing his desire to stay with United, Amorim has been playing the invisible man with Hojlund in some matches, leaving him out against Arsenal. With Joshua Zirkzee back in training, Amorim has a new playbook option, although Zirkzee’s more a tactical wizard than a straightforward striker.
