Manchester United have offered Rasmus Hojlund to Bayern Munich
Manchester United bought Rasmus Hojlund for around £72 million, with the club hoping the Danish striker would fill the void of goals at Old Trafford. Under Erik ten Hag, he was touted as the centre-forward of the future, a long-term force, but things turned out differently on the pitch.
His impact in Premier League matches was limited last season, and he did not deliver a decisive performance in the Europa League either. The player United had placed such a big bet on was gradually relegated to the bench. Now, within a year, it looks like both club and player are going to part ways.
Interest from Bayern and Napoli
Even before the summer window began, it was clear that Hojlund did not fit into Amorim’s plans, and United wanted to bring in a striker. He was left out of the squad for the opening game against Arsenal and is not set to feature in the second match.
Manchester United have offered their out-of-favour striker Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United, as per the latest report from Florian Plettenberg
This indicated that Amorim has accepted Sesko as his new striker. Sky Germany’s Florian Plettenberg reports that Bayern Munich have been offered the Dane on loan. The Bundesliga champions are currently looking for a backup striker to Harry Kane, and Hojlund is on their list. However, they are yet to make a final decision.
Napoli, on the other hand, are also in the race. The option of returning to Serie A is open for the 22-year-old striker, and the Italian club are working on a loan deal. Plettenberg says that Bayern have been offered Hojlund several times, and in the coming days they will decide whether to bring in the Danish striker or not. United’s position is that Amorim does not trust the player, and the club want space in the forward line after Sesko’s arrival. This means that Hojlund’s departure is almost certain; the only question is where he will go.
An important decision
We think that if Bayern only propose to take him on loan, the club should think about how beneficial the deal would be. A loan would lighten the squad but would not be financially beneficial. If there is a permanent sale, United could get the money back and invest in a new striker or in another position. Amorim’s stance is clear; he does not trust Hojlund, and there should be no misconception that the Danish forward’s future is here.
The lesson is that in future player purchases, the focus should be on the ability to make an immediate impact, not just the prospects. Clubs like Napoli and Bayern still believe in his ability, but it is the right time for United to move according to Amorim’s plan. Hojlund’s departure seems necessary to make room for Sesko and start a new chapter.
We feel that the 22-year-old will get more game time and importance as a striker at Napoli. Moreover, he will have happy memories of his time at Serie A with Atalanta, and it will definitely give him more confidence than going to Bayern Munich at this moment. Meanwhile, Adrien Rabiot is set to be offered to Manchester United this summer. On the other hand, Florian Plettenberg downplays Manchester United’s links to Angelo Stiller.