Manchester United’s summer transfer window has been a tricky balancing act despite the excitement around the arrivals of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
The two signings have raised optimism among supporters.
However, the feeling remains that more business is essential if United are to get back to the top.
United’s squad depth remains thin, while certain starting positions continue to be flagged internally as not good enough for a top-four push.
Outgoings are essential to – not only to raise funds for new additions, but also to avoid leaving Ruben Amorim with an unmanageable, bloated squad.
The club’s efforts to sign a new striker have only highlighted that, with several forwards facing uncertain futures as the window progresses.
And one name that’s generated major interest this summer is Rasmus Hojlund, with Atalanta and Lazio both exploring the possibility of bringing the Danish striker back to Serie A.
However, according to Fabrizio Romano on YouTube, Hojlund has no interest in leaving the Red Devils and is not entertaining negotiations with any other club.
Romano explains that RB Leipzig consider Hojlund a dream signing, especially with United continuing talks for Benjamin Sesko, who would effectively replace him in the squad.
But a swap deal remains unlikely.
Partly due to United missing out on European football for next season – a factor Romano says makes the club less attractive in player-for-player discussions.
Even with United’s intent to bring in a more clinical striker, Hojlund remains committed to staying at Old Trafford and proving himself under Amorim.
His stance adds another layer of complexity to United’s striker search, as they try to juggle incomings, sales and dressing room dynamics in the final weeks of the window.
Questions will certainly be asked if Hojlund remains the first choice striker going into next season.
