Goalkeeper explains Manchester United move as Erik ten Hag gets Rasmus Hojlund boost

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines for Monday, July 17.

Jack Butland gives honest reason why he couldn't stay at Manchester United

Jack Butland couldn't stay at Manchester United because he wanted a better squad role than being a reserve goalkeeper.

Martin Dubravka was signed on loan last summer to give David de Gea competition, but he failed to make an impact during his time at the club and he was recalled in January, leading to the arrival of Butland on a temporary deal.

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Butland joined on a short-term contract until the end of the campaign but he failed to make a single appearance for United.

Rangers signed the 30-year-old on a free transfer following the expiry of his Crystal Palace deal. There was talk of Butland signing permanently at Old Trafford, but the stopper has now admitted that was never considered.

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Atalanta boss makes Rasmus Hojlund transfer admission after Manchester United talks

Atalanta head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has refused to set a concrete deadline for Manchester United to submit a bid for Rasmus Hojlund.

The manager admitted that this club would have to consider lucrative offers for their striker no matter how late in the window they may arrive. United have already held talks with Hojlund over a potential move after dropping their interest in Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane after coming to the conclusion Spurs would not sell the England captain to a Premier League rival.

The Reds have meanwhile already brought in Mason Mount and