Manchester United must overhaul their squad if they are to reclaim their place at the pinnacle of world football.
They are prepared to offload Rasmus Hojlund if they receive a suitable offer, either in this window or at the end of the season, according to ESPN,
AC Milan and Juventus could both move for the 21-year-old, and there is also some interest from the Bundesliga.
Hojlund moved to Old Trafford from Atalanta in a £72 million transfer in 2023.
He netted 16 goals in 43 games in his debut season with the club, hitting the 10-goal mark in the Premier League.
However, his form has significantly regressed in recent months, raising questions about his future at Old Trafford.
Hojlund needs to work on his basics
The Denmark international has struggled with basic skills, such as holding up the ball effectively as a centre-forward.
Hojlund delivered an abysmal performance in United’s narrow win against Fulham. He lost possession 11 times and failed to register a single shot in his 58-minute appearance.
His physicality was also a concern, as he won just two of the 10 duels.
With just two goals in 18 league appearances this term, he has failed to live up to his eye-watering transfer fee.
His lack of on-field chemistry with his teammates is evident.
They seem unsure whether he will make a timely run or drop deep to collect the ball, leaving their attacks disjointed.
United manager Ruben Amorim will be concerned that neither Hojlund nor Joshua Zirkzee can provide a consistent attacking threat.
The manager should demand reinforcements, but the next five months will be crucial in deciding whether Hojlund needs to make way for another striker.
The former Atalanta man has plenty of potential, and Amorim will hope to unlock it.
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