Hojlund has not had any sort of impact for the Red Devils this season
Manchester United closed the season with a mixture of disappointment and resignation. They are going to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League, something that has not happened since the club’s darkest years. Throughout the campaign, the team’s performance was flat, with a fragile defence, a midfield lacking direction and a forward line that failed to sort itself out. It all culminated in a bitter night in Bilbao, where United lost the Europa League final to Tottenham. The blow was double: no trophy, no European qualification. Frustration is felt both in the corridors of Old Trafford and among the fans.
Manchester United are looking to sell their flop player for €50 to €55 million
In this climate of uncertainty, one of the possible departure points directly to Rasmus Højlund. According to information published by Corriere dello Sport via SportWitness, United would be willing to sell the Danish striker for between €50 and €55 million. Juventus, who are looking for a striker to bolster their squad, see the former Atalanta man as a viable option, especially given his affordable wages.
Are Manchester United planning to sell Rasmus Højlund for €50-55 million?
Are Manchester United planning to sell Rasmus Højlund for €50-55 million?
Although Osimhen and Jonathan David are priorities, Højlund fits the profile that the Bianconeri board consider manageable from an economic point of view. Moreover, if Juventus reach the next Champions League, they could have a significant sum available to make a purchase.
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United must act sensibly and calmly. Selling Højlund so soon would be an admission of failure in a project still under construction. The young striker did not perform as expected, but neither did he have the ideal environment to grow. The team lacked consistency, ideas and offensive connections. While the €50 million could be used to rebuild, who guarantees that the replacement will perform better?
There is a case for keeping him, giving him internal competition and improving the system around him. Now, if the sale happens, United cannot repeat mistakes. They should reinvest judiciously: add a more experienced striker, capable of making an impact from day one, and bolster the midfield with someone who can connect the lines. From another angle, perhaps the club do not trust the current coaching staff to develop Højlund. A Lack of vision has been a constant problem, and selling Højlund would only solve part of it. The heart of the matter lies in how the club plans; without Europe, the margin for error disappears.