Manchester United’s hierarchy is reportedly losing patience with striker Rasmus Hojlund as he approaches the end of his second season at Old Trafford, despite recent public support from manager Ruben Amorim.
According to the Manchester Evening News, senior figures at the club are dissatisfied with Hojlund’s work rate and have essentially decided he will be replaced in the upcoming summer transfer window. The report suggests it is “well-established” within the club that the Danish forward has failed to prove himself as a valuable asset during his time at United.
This internal assessment stands in stark contrast to Amorim’s recent public comments defending the striker following the match against Chelsea. “I’m happy, of course all the team has to improve, but the way he runs, he fights for every ball… he is improving. I’m really happy with him. He just needs to continue working hard and better things will come,” the manager stated.
The apparent disconnect between the manager’s public stance and the club’s internal evaluation highlights the ongoing challenges at Manchester United as they continue their rebuilding process. The club has struggled to find consistent goal-scoring since the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, with Hojlund brought in as part of the solution.
United’s striker situation reflects broader issues with recruitment strategy in recent years, with several high-profile signings failing to meet expectations. The club has spent significantly on attacking talent without achieving the desired results, contributing to their inconsistent performances across competitions.
If United do move on from Hojlund, they will likely target an established, proven goalscorer in the summer transfer window. Several names have been linked with the club, including Napoli’s Victor Osimhen and Brentford’s Ivan Toney, though competition for top strikers will be fierce with several Premier League rivals also in the market for attacking reinforcements.
The decision will be crucial for United’s prospects next season as they aim to return to Champions League contention under Amorim’s leadership.
