It is no secret that I have been a fan of this great club since I was a small boy and I dreamed of walking out at Old Trafford as a Manchester United player. I am incredibly excited by this opportunity to turn that dream into a reality and I am determined to repay the faith that the club has shown in me. It is still early in my career, but I know that I am ready to make this step up and play with this group of world-class players.
Manchester United beat Lens this afternoon in their only friendly at Old Trafford this summer however this was not the biggest news from today.
Prior to kick-off, 20-year-old Rasmus Hojlund was unveiled to the supporters. The £72m arrival soaked in the applauds from his new fans after receiving a rapturous reception.
The striker is unlikely to feature against Athletic Bilbao in Dublin tomorrow after MEN Sport confirmed the forward had picked up an injury during Atalanta’s pre-season. Hojlund’s injury did not dampen proceedings though as the Reds ran out 3-1 winners at the Theatre of Dreams.
United’s window looks far from done, though. Sofyan Amrabat is of interest to United, who could make a move should funds allow. The club need to offload players in order for this to happen. West Ham saw a £20m bid rejected for Harry Maguire but the Reds are still open to favourable offers. Meanwhile, reports suggest Burnley are chasing left-back Alvaro Fernandez.
The transfer window is open, and United have signed three players ahead of the September 1 deadline, with Rasmus Hojlund joining Mason Mount and Andre Onana at Old Trafford.
Erik ten Hag’s priorities heading into the summer window were a goalkeeper, a midfielder, and a striker, but that doesn’t mean their business is done, with a move for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat also on the table, as well as a slew of possible departures.
