January 27th 2025.
The transfer deadline is quickly approaching, and Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is facing the tough decision of whether or not to sell another big-name player. After already offloading £82m signing Antony to Real Betis on loan, Amorim is now considering the departure of both Marcus Rashford and Casemiro. However, Rashford's high salary is causing potential suitors such as Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona to hesitate, while Casemiro has caught the attention of clubs in Saudi Arabia and former United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Besiktas.
Former Premier League midfielder Robbie Earle believes that United may also look to sell their £72m signing Rasmus Hojlund before the deadline. While there were high expectations for Hojlund after his move from Atalanta in 2023, he has struggled to make an impact at Old Trafford. Despite scoring 16 goals in his first season, his contributions have significantly dropped off in his second season, with only two league goals to his name. This was evident in United's recent 1-0 win over Fulham, where he was criticized by both fans and United legend Rio Ferdinand for his performance.
Earle believes that Hojlund's attitude and work-rate may be hindering his potential, and that United may see this as an opportunity to raise some money by selling him. Ferdinand also pointed out Hojlund's inability to hold the ball up and use his pace effectively, causing problems for Amorim's side. The manager himself admitted that the young Danish forward has a lot to improve, and that without proper training, there is a disconnection between his potential and his performance on the field.
Despite these struggles, Amorim sees the determination and drive in Hojlund to improve, and believes that with more training and practice, he can reach his full potential. As a young player, he is bound to have some bad games, but the important thing is to keep moving forward and learning from each experience. In the end, United's narrow win against Fulham moved them up to 12th in the Premier League table, but they still have a long way to go to secure a spot in the Champions League.
In the midst of all the transfer speculation, Amorim must carefully consider the impact of selling another big-name player on the team's success and chemistry. But with the deadline looming, he will have to make a decision soon. Only time will tell if United will part ways with another one of their high-profile signings.
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