Rio Ferdinand delivers verdict on Rasmus Hojlund ahead of Manchester United transfer

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand believes incoming striker Rasmus Hojlund has the required traits to make a name for himself in the Premier League - but warns patience will be required.

The 20-year-old is on the brink of finalising his move to Old Trafford after United agreed a deal with Atalanta to sign the forward last weekend. United will pay £64million up front and an additional £8m in add-ons, meaning the overall package is worth just north of £70m.

Hojlund, who held video calls with United manager Erik ten Hag before the end of last season, arrived in the UK on Tuesday afternoon. After flying into Manchester Airport, he was then whisked away in a people carrier and taken to United's Carrington training base to start completing the formalities of his move.

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However, the announcement of his arrival at the club could be delayed until the weekend, though nothing has suggested that the deal is under any threat of collapsing. He remains on course to join the club and bring an end to their long-term search for a striker.

The response to Hojlund's imminent arrival at Old Trafford has been dominated by fingers being pointed at the size of the price tag. United are paying a potential £70m-plus fee for a striker that scored only 10 goals in 34 appearances for Atalanta.

Despite that, Ferdinand is confident that the Dane has the capabilities to deliver the goods in the Premier League, though he believes he needs to be given time to settle in and adjust, comparing him to Darwin Nunez's situation at