Gary Lineker makes U-turn on Rasmus Hojlund transfer verdict following Manchester United move
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGary Lineker admits he has been impressed with Rasmus Hojlund at Manchester United after, initially, suggesting he might struggle to make an impact in his debut campaign.
Having allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to depart mid-season, United waited to settle on their replacement for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
Harry Kane was, at first, earmarked as a primary target, but United side-stepped that move before snapping-up Hojlund for £72million from Italian side Atalanta.
The 20-year-old opened his account for the club in the Champions League against Bayern Munich on Wednesday night. While that remains his only strike in United colours, Lineker is convinced the Denmark prospect will improve his record as the term goes on. ALSO READ: United player ratings as Evans and Fernandes good ALSO READ: United duo proved critics wrong during Burnley win Speaking about the striker on Match of the Day on Saturday night, host Lineker said: "I've watched him in the first two or three games that he's played.
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