Manchester United's Fate: Rasmus Hojlund Faces Crucial Test
The outcome of the match against West Ham and the potential double deal with Juventus will have a significant impact on Manchester United's transfer plans, as they seek to strengthen their attacking options and improve their financial situation.
Rasmus Hojlund is set to face a crucial match against West Ham at MetLife Stadium, a friendly that could determine his fate as Manchester United's attacking spearhead, despite the club spending over £120m on forward players this summer.
The Danish striker has scored 26 goals in 95 competitive appearances over two years at United, but his numbers are not impressive, with 13 goals in 83 appearances if excluding two productive sequences. Head coach Ruben Amorim has hinted that he has not given up on Hojlund, who cost £72m, and believes that the striker can extend his more productive spells.
The match against West Ham will be a test for Hojlund, and if he finds a spark, it may cause United's hierarchy to reconsider their search for a striker. However, Hojlund's disappointing decline last season has fueled exit speculation, with Inter Milan and Juventus linked as possible destinations. United's financial constraints mean they cannot afford to buy a new striker without selling pricey assets, and Hojlund's exit could fund such a move.
A potential double deal with Juventus could be on the horizon, with the Italian club expressing interest in signing Jadon Sancho and Rasmus Hojlund. United are willing to drop their asking price for Sancho to less than £20 million, and a deal for Hojlund could be a permanent one, but it would require United to accept a significant loss on the player.
A double deal for Sancho and Hojlund would free up funds for Manchester United to spend on further incoming deals and would also get rid of two players who are not expected to have a starting role next season, providing a significant boost for United, who have struggled to sell players in the 2025 transfer window.