Manchester United are getting ready to beat Arsenal to the signing of a “lightning” fast striker who has 19 direct aim contributions this season, in accordance with a brand new report.
Hojlund now a “broken participant” amid new striker hyperlinks
United’s already dismal season sank even decrease with a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Outdated Trafford on Sunday. The loss, sealed by an excellent Pablo Sarabia free-kick within the 77th minute, leaves United stage on factors with Wolves – a crew that, till February, had been battling relegation, with Wolves’ resurgence solely underscoring United’s ongoing stagnation.
It was a disappointing show from Ruben Amorim’s facet total, however one participant who notably struggled was Rasmus Hojlund. The Danish striker failed to attain as soon as once more, leaving him with simply three targets in 28 Premier League appearances. In opposition to Wolves, he managed solely 13 touches, accomplished a single dribble, and misplaced eight duels.
Talking after the sport, Alan Shearer, the Premier League’s all-time high scorer with 260 targets, described Hojlund as a “broken participant”.
“He wasn’t prepared and is not prepared to guide the assault at a membership like Man Utd. I’m seeing a man who does not need to get in there. There isn’t any doubt a disaster in confidence. He has been put into a very tough scenario.
“He isn’t on the stage of his profession to guide the road. I am not saying there’s not a great participant there, I believe there’s, however with the stress there’s, he isn’t prepared to guide the road but.”
Manchester United prepared to maneuver for Vlahovic
There’s no doubting that United must improve on Hojlund this summer season, and in accordance with a brand new report from TuttoJuve, they have already got a goal in thoughts. The Italian outlet claims United are “prepared to maneuver” for Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović, who has registered 14 targets and 5 assists throughout all competitions this season.
United are reportedly contemplating a €45 million (£38 million) bid for the Serbian worldwide, a long-standing goal for Arsenal. Nevertheless, Vlahović is alleged to be searching for an annual wage of €10 million (£8.6 million) to affix Outdated Trafford—a wage that might place him among the many membership’s high earners.
Vlahović joined Juventus from Fiorentina in 2022 and has since scored 55 targets in 139 appearances for the Outdated Girl. His strike fee mirrors the shape he confirmed at Fiorentina, the place he netted 49 occasions in 108 video games.
Talking about Vlahović again in 2021, former Fiorentina participant and pundit Micah Richards was stuffed with reward.
“I’ve watched him a few occasions now,” Richards informed BBC Radio 5 Dwell, per The Impartial. “He’s lightning. It’s ridiculous. He has bought 16 in 18 this season. His left foot is sort of a wand. I’m telling you now, he’s every thing, he’s every thing you want.”
