Rasmus Hojlund highlights Man Utd failures – Sir Alex Ferguson wouldn't have signed him

Teddy Sheringham believes the Manchester United would never have signed Rasmus Hojlund under Sir Alex Ferguson.

Hojlund impressed in his first season at Old Trafford after joining from Atalanta in a £72million deal last summer. The 21-year-old netted 16 goals in 43 games for the Red Devils last term, including five in the Champions League.

Despite that level of form, what his signing says about United's current state has not down well with Sheringham. Speaking to BoyleSports, who offer the latest Euro 2024 betting, the Treble winner said Hojlund's arrival at Old Trafford stemmed from United's 'failure' to entice a top target to the Red Devils such as Harry Kane, who eventually moved to Bayern Munich from Spurs.

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The former England international also believes that if Sir Alex Ferguson was still in charge of United the move for Hojlund may never have happened.

"First and foremost, the signing of Rasmus Hojlund comes from United’s failure to not compete for the players at the very top level last summer, like Harry Kane," Sheringham said. "Years ago under Sir Alex, the club would’ve been in the hunt for Harry Kane and other players at the very top level who perform week in and week out."

Despite that opinion, Sheringham praised Hojlund for his work rate and endeavour in a season where the same couldn't be said for many other players donning the United shirt. Although he believes the 21-year-old has "done okay", Sheringham thinks United have settled for a plan B option when it comes to the former Atalanta forward.

"They bought a second best in Hojlund. I think he has done okay, he works hard