Louis Saha has doubts over Manchester United’s move for Rasmus Hojlund (Picture: Getty)
Louis Saha has warned Erik ten Hag he is taking a ‘risk’ by making Rasmus Hojlund his main target to become Manchester United’s new No.9.
With Anthony Martial’s fitness struggles continuing to frustrate his manager and the Mason Greenwood conundrum still unsolved, Ten Hag is desperate to add another striker to his ranks.
Wout Weghorst proved to be a stopgap solution to the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure last season and with Harry Kane likely to be unattainable, Ten Hag appears to have settled on youngster Hojlund as his primary target.
Personal terms are already agreed with the 20-year-old and although Saha acknowledges the Denmark international’s potential is obvious, he believes United require the finished article if they are to improve markedly on last season’s third place finish in the Premier League.
‘It’s always a risk when a player moves from another country,’ said Saha told Paddy Power when asked about United signing the Atalanta starlet.
Manchester United are struggling to agreea fee with Atalanta for Rasmus Hojlund (Picture: Getty)
‘They might have all the talent, but it can take time to adapt. But, Rasmus Hojlund has what it takes.
‘If you look at his record, he’s not as scored as many goals as he would’ve liked, but the style of play at Atalanta shows that he is capable of leading the line.
‘He is very strong and has a great left foot. He is very mobile and provides a lot of space for the kind of wingers that Manchester United have. It’s a very interesting move.
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‘A player with more experience in the Premier League would be better and I’d prefer it, but that’s the situation.
‘Manchester United need to decide what their real priority is, whether it’s someone that will have an instant impact, or someone for the future.’
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