Rasmus Hojlund must do what six other Manchester United players have failed to do

Manchester United took a gamble on potential when signing Rasmus Hojlund for £72million this summer, but such is the absence of sure-fire strikers on the market it still makes the 20-year-old Dane one of the most expensive signings in the club's history.

Had United followed Erik ten Hag's wishes of signing Harry Kane then they would probably have busted their transfer record, the £89million spent on Paul Pogba, but even without that tag, there is pressure on Hojlund's shoulders.

Leading the line for United always comes with responsibility, no matter how much you cost, but Hojlund has embraced it so far. His debut at the Emirates was full of potential and the way he celebrated his first goal for the club at the Allianz Arena last week showed a player who is up for the fight.

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When Ten Hag was asked to describe the youngster's mentality after the deal was done, he opted for the word "brave" and you can see why. He likes Hojlund's personality and despite his youthfulness and his status as a new arrival, he is already a dominant presence at Carrington.

But the former Atalanta striker is fighting against the weight of history as well as the expectations to score 20+ goals a season for United. In terms of Euros, he is the seventh most expensive signing United have made, or the sixth for fees in British pounds. Either way, a glimpse at those above him makes for pretty grim reading.

Let's start with the three that have left the club. Pogba, Romelu Lukaku and Angel Di Maria all feature on that list. Lukaku and Di Maria are subject to jeers when they return to Old Trafford