2 weeks Ago By Jonny Maze
Manchester United are in need of a new striker this summer, with Rasmus Hojlund’s struggles continuing as he approaches the end of his second season.In the case of Rasmus Hojlund being the starting number nine for Manchester United, ‘enough is enough’ would be a fitting statement as his lack of any meaningful contribution is too costly to continue putting up with.Hojlund ranks in the bottom eight percentile among Europe’s top five leagues for shots per game with 1.
73, which has translated to an appalling goal record of eight in 43 games, thus contributing to United plummeting to 14th place. Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts 12 Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace31 11 10 10 41 40 1 43 13 EvertonEverton32 8 14 10 34 38 -4 38 14 Man UtdManchester United32 10 8 14 38 45 -7 38 15 TottenhamTottenham32 11 4 17 60 49 11 37 16 WolvesWolves32 10 5 17 47 61 -14 35 Due to this, United are already plotting a summer move for Liam Delap to replace the struggling Dane. Meanwhile, world-class striker Victor Osimhen is another name United have been linked with.
Upgrading on Hojlund would not be hard, but with Ineos keen to show their backing for Ruben Amorim, it is promising to see such exciting names linked. But in order for this to happen, an exit for Hojlund could be very beneficial.Now, one club are preparing a plan to tempt United into letting him go.
READ: Who is Rasmus Hojlund? Inside the life of Manchester United’s dynamic Danish forwardPhoto by Jonathan Moscrop/Getty ImagesJuventus are closely watching Manchester United’s Rasmus HojlundWith United more than open to letting Hojlund go for the right price, it is Juventus who are most keen on the £64m forward. In anticipation of interest, United have set an asking price of £52m for Hojlund.This comes with Juventus very interested in Hojlund and wanting to sign him before the Club World Cup.
Now, according to Calcio Mercato, Juventus have placed Hojlund under ‘special observation’ which suggests he is among their top targets this summer transfer window.However, in order to secure a more reasonable price tag, Juventus are considering the idea of sending Dusan Vlahovic the other way as a ‘bargaining chip’.Earlier this year, Vlahovic was a target for United to bolster the attack, and this summer, he is just as available as in January.
The Serbian is expected to leave with Barcelona, Newcastle and the Red Devils all mentioned as holding an interest.But should United be welcoming a player who will command massive wages and has more potential than anything?READ MORE: Who are INEOS? Exploring Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s billion-pound businessIs Dusan Vlahovic an upgrade on Rasmus Hojlund?Despite Vlahovic being underwhelming in comparison to Victor Osimhen, for example, he still boasts a goal record far superior to Hojlund.Vlahovic has been labelled the “best player of his generation” in the past, and at just 25, he can still become a top-tier striker – although the best of his generation looks far-fetched.
United signing Vlahovic would be a risk as he has yet to show he can be the player he was widely expected to become in his career.He has racked up 14 goals and five assists in 37 games this season, and every year, regardless of his team’s form, he gets a similar number of goals, which speaks to his clinical nature in front of a goal.Where doubts can be raised over Vlahovic is that he does not offer a huge amount outside of the box, and even in the box he has under performed his expected goals this season.
United will be hoping that Juventus make a move to sign Hojlund this summer, but United will be keen to avoid Vlahovic and instead get the money needed to go and sign an Osimhen or Liam Delap instead..
