Rasmus Hojlund shares ‘very clear’ stance on Manchester United’s pursuit of Benjamin Sesko

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Manchester United beat Bournemouth 4-1 in the early hours of Thursday morning, with Rasmus Hojlund opening the scoring.

Manchester United’s pre-season tour of the United States has started in style.

Ruben Amorime watched on as United beat West Ham United 2-1 over the weekend, before heading to Chicago to face Bournemouth.

This was an even more impressive victory, as United beat Bournemouth 4-1 with a brilliant performance.

Rasmus Hojlund opened the scoring before Patrick Chinazaekpere Dorgu made it 2-0, with Amad and Ethan Williams on the scoresheet in the second half.

United now move on to face Everton, with fans hoping to see Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo in action together after they both missed the Bournemouth clash.

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Rasmus Hojlund on Benjamin Sesko rumours

Hojlund’s goal, a flicked header from a Dorgu cross, came after an encouraging performance from the Dane against West Ham.

A disappointing campaign last season has left Hojlund under pressure, and even sparked rumours of a potential exit this summer.

Hojlund found the net just hours after reports suggested United were moving to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

The Slovenian hitman has become United’s top target in attack following the additions of Cunha and Mbeumo.

A deal for Sesko would certainly impact Hojlund’s first-team prospects, but may even push him closer to the exit door.

Hojlund is undeterred, though, and has told The Guardian that his plan is ‘very clear’ as he wants to stay at United and fight for his place ‘whatever happens’.

Hojlund also embraced the idea of increased competition from Sesko, claiming that he is ‘more than ready’ to battle any striker at Old Trafford.

“I think the most important (thing) for me is just to keep working hard and stay focused, and then obviously we’ll see what happens,” said Hojlund. 

“I think my plan is very clear, and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot, whatever happens.

“Competition is fine with me; it sharpens me. I’m more than ready. I’m feeling sharp, so I’m welcoming everything that comes. I think it’s good with competition, and it only sharpens the team,” he added.

Rasmus Hojlund unlikely to join RB Leipzig

Hojlund certainly seems determined to stay at Old Trafford and make a success of his time at the club.

A boyhood United fan, Hojlund won’t want to give up his dream so quickly, especially having impressed in his first season.

Last season was a tough one, but Hojlund’s start to pre-season will hopefully be the catalyst for a strong Premier League campaign.

Fabrizio Romano reports that RB Leipzig would love to sign Hojlund, potentially in a swap deal involving Sesko.

That seems unlikely, though, and United may instead see Hojlund stay at Old Trafford and challenge a new striker – most likely to be Sesko – for a spot in Amorim’s starting XI.