After Manchester United’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth, Rasmus Hojlund told UK journalists he intends to stay at Old Trafford.
Hojlund may have played his final start for United in that Summer Series match.
Benjamin Sesko’s £74m transfer from RB Leipzig completed on 9 August, limiting Hojlund to 18 minutes against Everton.
Hojlund remained an unused substitute against Fiorentina and has not played in United’s two Premier League matches.
Napoli may pursue Hojlund this week to replace injured Romelu Lukaku, sidelined for four months.
United Struggle to Score in Open Play
After a 1-0 loss to Arsenal, United drew 1-1 with Fulham at Craven Cottage, scoring only through an own goal.
Since the Bournemouth game, United scored four goals in four matches: a penalty, two own goals, and one open-play strike by Mason Mount.
United missed a second penalty against Fulham when Bruno Fernandes shot over the bar.
Fulham manager Marco Silva noted United’s second-half chances came solely from set pieces.
United spent £200m this summer on Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Sesko, expecting more fluid attacking play.
New Signings Adjusting to Team Dynamics
Sesko has completed two weeks of training and played 62 combined minutes across two Premier League games.
Cunha impressed with near-goals against Fulham, controlling a 70-yard pass before testing goalkeeper Bernd Leno.
He also hit the post and continues to show promise in his early United career.
Mbeumo contributed energy and pace, challenged by Antonee Robinson’s exceptional defense.
United’s attack currently resembles talented individuals learning to coordinate rather than a cohesive unit.
Their xG totals against Arsenal (1.52) and Fulham (1.62) reflect creative chances but limited scoring.
Amorim Optimistic Despite Slow Start
Manager Ruben Amorim rejected the idea that United’s scoring problem persists despite last season’s low return of 44 goals.
He emphasized that the team creates many chances and will convert them as chemistry improves.
Without European fixtures, United can focus on Premier League matches and EFL Cup midweeks if they advance.
The squad must win games while newcomers Sesko, Cunha, and Mbeumo adjust to each other and the Premier League.
United currently sits 16th after two games, with Burnley visiting next, and hope for contributions from summer signings remains high.
