Erik ten Hag has already moved to measure expectations on Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United

Rasmus Hojlund is about to become one of the world's most expensive strikers, but Erik ten Hag has already moved to measure expectations on his immediate performances.

Manchester United have committed to paying a guaranteed £64million to Atalanta for the Danish starlet. But that could rise as high as £72m if certain performance-related bonuses are met. Hojlund has completed his medical and his signing is set to be confirmed over the weekend.

It's a massively high price to pay for any striker but for one with just 33 senior goals to his name? That's a big bet on Hojlund's potential. Only three central strikers - Romelu Lukaku (three times), Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonzalo Higuain - have ever been bought for more than £72m.

The pressure would already be high on the man selected to be United's desperately-needed centre forward but that's only going to intensify given the price tag and the fact Hojlund isn't Harry Kane. United are deciding to look to the future by signing the 20-year-old over the guaranteed source of goals that is the England captain.

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Understandably, expectations are bound to be high but it would be unfair to expect a player so young and inexperienced to land in England and begin scoring at will.

Erik ten Hag has already subtly moved to measure the expectations placed upon Hojlund. Speaking at the end of last month while away on tour, the Dutchman was asked about the need for a striker and he explained he wanted one as soon as possible so they can settle into the side.

“The only thing I can say is we do everything that’s in our power to get it done,” Ten Hag said. “If it was up to me, as soon as possible, the earlier the better,