Rasmus Hojlund would relish the problem if Manchester United introduced in one other striker this summer season, saying he’s “greater than prepared”.
Hojlund has struggled to dwell as much as expectations following his £64million transfer from Atalanta in July 2023, netting simply 26 objectives in 95 video games in all competitions.
And with United limping to a Fifteenth-placed end within the Premier League final season, the main focus has been on attempting to sharpen up the attacking choices for boss Ruben Amorim.
Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have arrived whereas there was hypothesis in latest days that United have opened talks with RB Leipzig for striker Benjamin Sesko. Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has additionally been talked about as a possible goal.
Hojlund stars and scores in win over Bournemouth
Hojlund performed like a person with some extent to show in final night time’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth, netting the opening aim with a neat header and persevering with what has been an encouraging pre-season for each him and the staff with an lively show.
Afterwards, he sought out the media pack at Soldier Discipline in Chicago to stipulate his dedication to make successful of his time at United.
He advised BBC Sport: “My plan may be very clear. That’s for me to remain and struggle for my spot, no matter occurs.
“Competitors is ok with me. It sharpens me. I’m greater than prepared. I’m feeling sharp so I welcome all the pieces that comes.”
Hojlund arrived at Previous Trafford two years in the past with a blossoming status as the most effective younger forwards in Europe and was thrust into the staff instantly.
In hindsight, the Denmark worldwide believes he might have accomplished with extra time to regulate to life in England.
“Once I got here, [Anthony] Martial was there as nicely however he had a variety of accidents, so I clearly needed to take a variety of the sport time,” he added.
“You’re not going to inform me I shouldn’t be enjoying as a result of I need to play each sport. However clearly I might have accomplished with some assist by way of sharing the video games a bit, particularly to start with.”
I’m nonetheless very younger – Hojlund
Hojlund was additionally desperate to level out he was nonetheless a younger man studying his craft and remained assured higher instances have been on the horizon.
“I’m nonetheless very younger,” he stated. “Individuals neglect that typically.
“I’m solely 22. Not each striker scores 100 objectives by that age.
“However I’ve realized rather a lot, I believe you’ll be able to see it in my sport. I’m beginning to develop and grow to be even higher within the fundamentals.
“Final season was robust on us all. I ought to have accomplished higher, all people is aware of.
“But it surely’s additionally a staff factor. We’re going to be higher now. We’re progressing in the fitting approach and searching ahead to what’s coming.”