The likely arrival of Benjamin Sesko to Old Trafford this summer does not necessarily spell the end for Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United, a report has claimed.
Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim is reportedly of the belief that the two young strikers can co-exist at the club and the capture of the Slovenian could bring out the best in the Hojlund.
Hojlund scored United’s first goal in the 4-1 win over Bournemouth in Chicago and laid claim to another on the day that it emerged that RB Leipzig star Sesko is the club’s No 1 striker target.
It has left the Dane’s situation at Old Trafford in some doubt, two years after he joined United from Atalanta for £72million.
According to The Sun, Amorim is open to the idea of keeping Hojlund this summer and reckons the arrival of Sesko would provide competition that has been previously lacking.
The outlet claim that the Portuguese is very excited by the prospect of Sesko’s arrival but would still prefer Hojlund to remain at the club but the Danish striker will be afforded the right to make a decision on his future.
After United’s pre-season win over the Cherries, Amorim admitted that he doesn’t know what the future holds for Hojlund amid their pursuit of Sesko.
‘I am really happy with Rasmus,’ said the United boss. ‘I don’t know what is going to happen until the end of the market. The important thing is that Rasmus is scoring goals. He’s connecting really well with the team. He’s improving.
‘Again, I don’t know what is going to happen until the market is closed. I’m really happy with the players that we had last season. We looked like a different team today. Let’s continue with that.’
Goals from Hojlund, Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo and Ethan Williams put United in command before a late own-goal by Matthijs De Ligt gave Bournemouth some consolation. Hojlund claimed that he got a touch to Diallo’s effort, but it was awarded to the Ivorian.
It was slick, impressive performance from United following Saturday’s 2-1 win over West Ham in New Jersey, and Amorim is encouraged by what he has seen so far.
‘I think it was a good game,’ he added. ‘We played with intensity. We were aggressive and that is something that we need to improve on from last season.
‘I think we had better possessions compared to the last game, so they are listening. Of course, scoring first in the beginning of the game can change the confidence of the team.’
