Rasmus Hojlund set to miss Manchester United opener as Erik ten Hag praises new striker

Here are your Manchester United evening headlines on Saturday, August 5.

New Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund could miss the first few weeks of the season through injury.

Hojlund, 20, was unveiled by United at Old Trafford prior to kick-off in their penultimate pre-season friendly against Lens.

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Sources say Hojlund sustained a "small issue" during pre-season training with Atalanta and he is not ready to play.

United believe it could take a few weeks for Hojlund to reach match fitness and he will not be rushed in his recovery. The Manchester Evening News revealed Hojlund travelled to London for extensive examinations on Thursday after a concern was flagged during the first part of his medical.

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United manager Erik ten Hag says Rasmus Hojlund has "huge potential" after he completed his £72million transfer from Atalanta.

The Reds paraded Hojlund, 20, minutes before kick-off in their penultimate pre-season friendly against Lens at Old Trafford on Saturday.

Hojlund has signed a five-year contract with the option of an additional year. United paid Atalanta £64m up front - more than the £60m they were initially prepared to pay - and well-placed sources at the club admit Hojlund is a rough diamond.

The transfer window is in full swing and United have got their hands on three players well in advance of the September 1 deadline, with Rasmus Hojlund joining Mason Mount and Andre Onana at Old Trafford.

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