Paul Merson has recently acknowledged that he is a major supporter of Rasmus Hojlund, the number eleven for Manchester United, and that he believes the Dane will succeed in the game.
Composing for Sportskeeda, Paul Merson made the remarks.
Now, what was Paul Merson’s writing about Manchester United and Rasmus Hojlund about?
Rasmus Hojlund is expected to become a superstar, according to Paul Merson. After helping the Danish international settle comfortably at Old Trafford, the Harlesden resident now thinks he’s a “superstar in the making.”
After signing a £72 million contract to join Manchester United from Atalanta in August 2023, Hojlund made just 14 Premier League appearances without scoring.
In his last five Premier League games, the 21-year-old has nevertheless netted five goals and provided two assists.
“I’m a huge Hojlund fan and genuinely believe he’s a superstar in the making,” Merson wrote in a piece praising Hojlund’s resurgence under Erik ten Hag.
“Although he is only 21 years old, he already exudes a manly appearance. I appreciate how he has matured since the beginning of the year, following a challenging beginning to his life at a new club. He is quite capable, and my prediction is that he will only get better.
Hojlund is reportedly being considered by Real Madrid as the Spanish powerhouse looks to replace Karim Benzema.
There is a diamond at Manchester United. Hojlund may have cost £72 million when he signed, but if he has a breakout season the next year, his value may easily quadruple.
According to the CIES Football Observatory, forwards like Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal and Julian Alvarez of Manchester City are valued at €150 million (£128 million). As a result, if the Denmark international continues to play at his current level, Manchester United should not lose money on him.
Putting money aside for the moment, Hojlund is more than capable of developing into one of England’s top attackers, which says volumes at the age of 21. The Red Devils should have a deadly forward on their hands once he matures a little bit more, both intellectually and physically.
