Manchester United are expected to focus on outgoings after completing a deal for Benjamin Sesko but they have been warned against letting Rasmus Hojlund leave them
Manchester United have been warned that it would be a mistake to offload Rasmus Hojlund amid talk that the Dane is free to leave Old Trafford following the signing of Benjamin Sesko.
The Red Devils struggled badly in front of goal last season and have spent big on bolstering their attack during the summer transfer window, clinching deals for Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Sesko, who completed his £73.7million switch from RB Leipzig over the weekend.
Sesko, 22, is expected to spearhead United's attack after both Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failed to score goals on a regular basis last term.
Hojlund has subsequently been told that he is free to explore a move away from United in order to ensure he plays regularly in the new campaign with AC Milan keen.
But Mikael Silvestre, who represented the Red Devils between 1999 and 2008, says that his former club should not be letting Hojlund go under any circumstances amid suggestions Milan would meet United's £40m valuation of the forward with a £6m loan fee plus an option to buy permanently next summer.
"Marcus Rashford has gone and there are not a lot of strikers around, Joshua Zirkzee is a different type of striker that doesn’t make those runs in behind the defence," the former central defender told Hajper, via The Metro.
"He is another type of player for certain games, certain opposition. But no, you need competition, need quality, so I wouldn’t rush into sending Rasmus Hojlund out on loan if Sesko signs. Absolutely not."
Hojlund scored 10 times in all competitions last term for United with just four coming in the Premier League. Sesko, on the other hand, plundered 21 goals for Lepizig and has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League since the end of last season.
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Arsenal are long-term admirers of the Slovenia international but chose to pursue a deal for Viktor Gyokeres. That opened the door for United and Silvestre reckons Sesko is the right profile of striker for Ruben Amorim's preferred 3-4-3 system.
"Benjamin Sesko is an upcoming talent and he’s got certain qualities that could fit into Ruben Amorim’s style of play," the Frenchman added.
"He’s got presence, height, he’s good with his back against the defenders. He’s got the athleticism to respond to the physicality of the Premier League. He’s ticking a lot of boxes for sure."
yardman2024
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Spot on. Amorim is the problem not Hojlund. Amorim and his useless formation should go and leave united to its 442 or 433 formation
I disagree that it was the formation. the problem was selfish wingers who shoot instead of passing. think about it. this was happening before Amorim. Now that we have new wingers, let's see if this changes
Feyacdilnz
1
Hmmm please let him stay
Angelz
1
Hojlund was not a reason we were not scoring goals, the all team was not creating more
Laackmrsuy
3
Keep him for one season
Rvicky
0
Why not keep Rasmus at utd for a year it won't hurt anyone
joneikluz
1
the problem that stopped Hojlund has solved. Now that the attacking force is there, Rasmus will score
Bewabdlsyz
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dear man united..can you not keep two number nine in the squad???Just asking
wutbceikmr
1
Rasmus is not for sale. Big clubs many strikers to rotate and keep them fresh and free from injuries.
Yotadopuz
2
Hojlund he must stay. Hojlund can score when he have Cunha , Mbeumo , Bruno , Casemiro and Ugate
hikbdeilny
1
Man Utd please Sign Carlos Baleba
feybilpst
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I'll keep Rasmus at the club for back up options striker when Benjamin gets injured to for his place. buying a player expensive and let the players for cheap prices it's waste of money.
Jobbdkpsu
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let him stay
fuaacdekms
2
Don't let Hojlund to leave. Amorin should work with the strikers he has and make sure all shine. He should think of using two strikers in some games. I remember the time Sir Alex had Rooney, Ronaldo, Berbatov,Tevez and younger Welbeck and Macheda. All the strikers were utilized very well and were top strikers. remember we had unstoppable wingers as well Nani, Giggs, Park in that squad. kindly Amorin you still need a squad with top players. Now you want to dispose Hojland and you have Zirkzee, Hojland, Sesko, and young Obi. Cunha and Mbeumo to me are not complete strikers. unless they behind a striker or as number 8.
kapatashu
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Let Rasmus stay. We need competition.
miyabclpsu
1
ramus hojlund must stay , it will be a very big mistake if you let him out of the club the guy has pace strength and experience , man utd are not just united like arsenal ,or man city . they should work on being united , they are not doing what there name is saying . believe me let rasmus stay
boyalnpru
1
hojilund should stay
cahikotuy
1
This was exactly what I said, at least keep him for another season because sesko have not even kicked a ball for us and we are already thinking he can carry the team alone... let hujlund stay and give sesko a competition
Sirkaybee
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Omoh Manchester United are willing to sign baleba
bepacdekpz
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i do agree with Silvesyre that Hojlund should stay at Old Trafford
Cakcdekyz
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40 million? worst business.. should sell him 100 million
Ruklostu
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let hojlund stay
Ruklostu
0
Hojlund should stead
wiabcersy
1
United are in harry too much, what gargantuan mistake they want to do
boweklosuy
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the problem was that he didn't service from the wingers. he will shine now with our new wingers. rotation will bring the best out of our 2 strikers
Spot on. Amorim is the problem not Hojlund. Amorim and his useless formation should go and leave united to its 442 or 433 formation
boweklosuy
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Hell yes. What happens when Sesko doesn’t have competition. What happens when he is injured knock on wood after two games. What happens when he dips in form?
yardman2024
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the problem was that he didn't service from the wingers. he will shine now with our new wingers. rotation will bring the best out of our 2 strikers
votbcmnotu
0
let Hojlund stay
Suzakruy
1
Yes let him stay to fight for their position and grind eachother for progress in their field.
wozbmnosu
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amorim I command you let him stay ok?
you know nothing about ball bro, last season no one assist him except capting and some few .he play with arrogant rash and sellfish garna and lazy Sancho and that antony
Fauabcemnr
2
pls and pls let him stay and sign Baleba to get the midfield back
zepkmnopsz
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amorim I command you let him stay ok?
You mad then where would you want him to play? Comon be realistic here you have zikzee where do you want to play all this. If sell now it's better coz next season no ne will Com for him
cabbkmnosy
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Rasmus is solid. Our attackers are too selfish.
wozbmnosu
3
amorim I command you let him stay ok?
Zuycdloptu
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let him stay he is strong physically I like this guy he is good only he not yet used to t leauge
mubdeknprz
2
Hojlund should stay if we're to the best out of Sesko otherwise Rasm has now got used to the league, still young you can't tell how Sesko will perform in our league (premier League) so the pressure Will be reduced on him by the presence of Hojlund
Joshy88
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We need money, we cannot continue to accommodate players that place no value to the team, I still don’t know what Dalot, Onana, Casemiro, Shaw are still doing in that team. It will be good to loan him than selling him though.
hindinpry
5
let him stay please
wuzimnortz
2
Rasmus is a good striker nobody to supply him ball, please do not let the guy leave
fibilortuz
3
I still has faith on Hojlund, he's good
wozdinorty
2
Amorin please the guy must stay please
hoaaceimz
1
Yes, strongly agree that he should not be sole
Yumcelmo
2
That's true, don't let him go please 🙏
Piwklmsu
6
Please do not sell him
Biyacisty
2
man u should change their tactics of buying high and selling low , if he must leave, the value must tally close to what he was obtained for. but for Rasmus he should stay, his commitment for the club is very high and important pls
Vauklmnz
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Amerin need to change information for the striker to able to perform very well that information is not working it not take term anywhere Manchester united have a quality now but the information will make them to look like they are not doing anything
3 4 3 information he need to change it
Lunimntz
5
let's keep the guy he has the heart for the team
ziycnstuy
3
just keep hojlund you people is improving
Kiablrtu
4
I do agree if you see the way garnacho was playing last season you could tell that he was not willing to pass the ball to Rusmas he was like selfish and you could tell from the frustrations from Rusmas
ReasonsBlaq
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Amerin need to change information for the striker to able to perform very well that information is not working it not take term anywhere Manchester united have a quality now but the information will make them to look like they are not doing anything
Ano Omwathingwa neg... Did I just read this?
ReasonsBlaq
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Amerin need to change information for the striker to able to perform very well that information is not working it not take term anywhere Manchester united have a quality now but the information will make them to look like they are not doing anything
Which informations, about players cards or safety boots? Or are you talking about the pitch size? Which information is that?