Hojlund has struggled to get going at Old Trafford this season
Manchester United ended the season with more questions than answers. The team showed little stability, with a mixture of good moments and long offensive droughts. The forward line never managed to sustain a consistent rhythm, and this generated criticism from all sides. Despite his best efforts, Ruben Amorim could not find a fixed formula, and several players were singled out.
One of them was Rasmus Højlund. The Danish striker arrived with high expectations, but his performance was inconsistent. Although he had bursts of good football, he failed to assert himself. Now, with the summer transfer window on the horizon, Hojlund’s future is under the spotlight again.
Fenerbahce want to sign Rasmus Højlund
From Turkey, the media outlet Fotomac reports that Fenerbahce are preparing to make a formal bid for Højlund. The Ottoman club’s intention is to take him on loan with an option to buy. José Mourinho, the club’s new coach, would have him on his list of priorities.
With Edin Džeko nearing the end of his contract and possible departures such as those of Cenk Tosun and Youssef En-Nesyri, the search for a new striker is becoming urgent. According to the Turkish source, sporting director Mario Branco will travel to England to negotiate directly with the English club’s directors. Fenerbahce had already explored this avenue a few days ago and seem ready to insist.
What should Manchester United do with Rasmus Højlund?
From Manchester United’s point of view, this proposal could be both an opportunity and a distraction. Højlund has not yet justified his price, but neither has he had a favourable situation at Old Trafford. The team was broken for months and that affected the striker. To sell him now would be to accept a sporting and probably financial loss.
However, if the club want to rebuild its attack, accepting a loan with an option to buy could free up space and pressure. The key will be the figure. They should not let him go for less than €45 million, considering his age and contract until 2028. It is also the current market value of the Dane, as reported by Transfermarkt. A loan could serve to revalue him, although there is also the risk that he will not shine in a different system such as the Turkish league.
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If Mourinho manages to convince the Dane, and if he finds consistency, Fenerbahce could have an impact striker. But from the English side, it would be risky to part with a player with potential just because he did not fit in one bad year. The club must ask themselves whether they want to continue to invest in young players with room for growth or whether they would prefer to get rid of those who do not perform immediately. Another important point: there is no clear replacement if Højlund leaves, and who would take his place? Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap are the names floating in the market.
You can also look at this from the player’s perspective. Maybe he sees Istanbul as an opportunity to re-emerge without so much pressure. In that case, personal desire might weigh in. But United must prioritise sporting and financial matters. The move would only make sense if a reasonable option to buy is agreed and if the club already have a plan to strengthen the attack. With so many unknowns still open, there is no guarantee that the deal will go through. But if Fenerbahce offer a clear sum and favourable terms, United should consider it. Although it may seem premature, sometimes a strategic loan is better than a permanent sale at a loss.