During the summer transfer window, Erik ten Hag’s first aim was to resurrect Manchester United’s flagging forward line.
His approval of a £72 million agreement to buy Rasmus Hojlund, a 20-year-old Danish international who had scored nine goals in Serie A for Atalanta the previous season, raised concerns.
After Cristiano Ronaldo left Manchester United earlier in the year, the club was in desperate need of a replacement for the center-forward. They had briefly hired Wout Weghorst as a band-aid to deal with this. Many found it unexpected that Hojlund was signed given his relative inexperience and Anthony Martial’s ongoing fitness difficulties.
To witness Hojlund play against Arsenal in the second half, United supporters had to wait until this past weekend. Bruno Fernandes has been pleased with Hojlund’s development despite the fact that he arrived with a persistent back issue.
Hojlund, according to Fernandes, is a diligent young player who is keen to blend in with the team and rapidly restore his fitness. He thinks Hojlund’s presence will give the team vigour, strength, and, ideally, goals.
Fernandes emphasised the value of forging close relationships with other wingers and attackers in addition to Hojlund. He reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the forwards and making sure they have opportunities to score goals, which ultimately makes the team and its supporters happy.
