Rasmus Hojlund has joined Manchester United, but England legєɴԀ Gary Lineker is far from convinced that the Denmark international can be the solution to Erik ten Hag’s striker problems.
Gary Lineker is unconvinced that Rasmus Hojlund can live up to his price tag after the Danish international completed his £72million move toManchester United.
Hojlundhas joined the Red Devils from Atalanta, finally єɴԀing their summer-long search for a striker. BossErik ten Hagis hoping that the Dane can be the solution to United’s troubles up-front, with the Dutchman forced to bring inWout Weghorston loan in January.
But Lineker has doubts that United will get their money’s worth out of Hojlund this season. While he believes Ten Hag’s other additions in Andre Onana andMason Mountwill work out, he questioned the decision to bring in a player who has never featured in thePremier Leaguebefore.
“I’m really looking forward to seeing Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Andre Onana. The Cameroonian, from Inter Milan, is excellent with the ball at his feet and I’m interested to see how that changes the way Erik ten Hag’s side build up from the back,” he toldThe Sun.
“Onana’s greatest strength was David de Gea’s real weakness. Sure, Onana will make some cock-ups but the benefits of having a keeper who can play will outweigh those moments when he gets things wrong.
“Mason Mount is another good signing. He’s an under-rated player because a lot of what he does goes under the radar — he presses so well and works hard. He dipped atChelsealast year but so did everyone at Stamford Bridge. He needs this fresh start.
While Lineker has his doubts, Ten Hag is confident that Hojlund can become a success at Old Trafford. But the Dutchman did concede that Hojlund needs to prove his worth.
“He is really a front man, very direct to the goal. A very good presser, a physical presence and I think in the balance of this squad we needed that. Alongside Rashford, [he is] another player who is direct and can score goals and that is all in his mind,” he said.
“I think he has such a huge potential and now it is up first to him to explore that and we will support him – all the coaches. l’m sure the whole team was waiting for a type like him and they will integrate and in the dressing room or on the pitch they will help him.
