Manchester United might be denied a glimpse of next summer's transfer target

If you somehow hadn't noticed, traditional strikers are back in fashion after spending a few years in the football wilderness.

The traditional centre-forward, someone like Erling Haaland, who is prolific in the opposition's box, excellent in hold-up play, and dangerous with their back against goal, is now en vogue after false nines and versatile forwards became normal.

Harry Kane and Victor Osimhen were the most desirable strikers on the market this summer, but both were eventually considered not attainable at Old Trafford and Rasmus Hojlund was signed from Atalanta in a deal worth £72million.

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Hojlund is a perfect example of the renaissance of the traditional centre-forward brand. The youngster is powerful and physically imposing and you don't get the impression he's going to have a tendency to drift into wide areas on the pitch.

He played just over 20 minutes against Arsenal at the Emirates before the international break, but he made more of an impact in that appearance than Anthony Martial and he must start against Brighton, provided he's deemed fit enough.

Arsenal defenders William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes looked visibly uncomfortable when Hojlund was brought on in that game and his link-up play immediately improved the team and gave hope of securing the three points.

It will be fascinating to see whether he starts against Brighton and his potential clash against Evan Ferguson, who is another powerful, throwback striker to yesteryear, is something Manchester United fans will be particularly interested in.

When Ferguson was asked for his football idol growing up earlier this year, he said: "I think I would’ve said Wayne Rooney. I used to watch him and I