'Can become great' - Rasmus Hojlund told how to become elite striker for Manchester United

Dimitar Berbatov has urged Rasmus Hojlund not to be shy at Manchester United and believes Erik ten Hag can turn the 20-year-old into an elite striker.

Hojlund was paraded around Old Trafford ahead of United's 3-1 friendly win over RC Lens on Saturday, following his £72million move from Atalanta. The Danish international has signed a five-year contract that can be extended for a further 12 months.

He is hoped to inject goals into a squad that managed just 58 in the Premier League last season - the lowest in the top six - but is seen as more of a project than the finished article. Ten Hag will hope to mould the young forward to his needs and Berbatov believes he can reach the next level under his new manager.

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"Hojlund is aggressive, tall, quick, strong, can score with his left or right foot and is positionally intelligent," Berbatov told Betfair. "These are all good characteristics of a good striker who can become great. Hojlund has a lot of time ahead of him.

"The big thing is Erik ten Hag wanted him, he spotted Hojlund and now he'll be in charge of developing and adapting him to the team. The atmosphere and environment at United will teach him what the club stands for. With all his qualities, he can become a great striker at United.

"Hojlund can't be shy from making runs, asking and looking for the ball, when the opportunity is there, he needs to take it. The football in the Premier League is fast and the tackles are strong, but he's surrounded by players who can help him shine.

"He has some great teammates,