Robbie Savage predicts where Manchester United will finish in Premier League table

Robbie Savage believes Manchester United will be 'miles off' the Premier League title unless they sign a reliable No.9 - and he doesn't think Rasmus Hojlund is that man.

Hojlund was unveiled as a United player ahead of Saturday's 3-1 friendly win over RC Lens at Old Trafford, following the agreement of a £72million deal with Atalanta. An initial £64m will head to Bergamo with the final £8m set aside for performance-related add-ons.

The 20-year-old is hoped to solve United's woes in front of goal, with their total of 58 in the Premier League last season the lowest of the top six. He joins Mason Mount and Andre Onana through the door as Erik en Hag's spend tops £160m.

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"[United] desperately need a No.9," savage told Star Sports at the end of July. "The amount of goals Marcus Rashford got last year. In pre-season, Jadon Sancho has been playing as a false nine, he got a goal against Arsenal, fantastic finish from a mistake.

"Rashford’s best work is on the left-hand side. All the way through the youth side he was on the left cutting in. He had a brilliant season.

"For Manchester United to challenge, the addition of Mason Mount was good but I think they’re desperate for a No.9. If they don't get a No.9 they won't win anything."

He continued: "They've got Onana in, Mason Mount, there's talk of Amrabat but they need a No.9. Until they get a No.9 in, they will be miles off Manchester City.

"They closed the gap last year but they'll be miles off. A No.9 for Manchester United is imperative. No.9s down the years, they've