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Rasmus Højlund finds himself at a crossroads. After a turbulent second season and mounting transfer rumors, the 22-year-old striker’s future at Old Trafford remains unsettled.
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Full Name Rasmus Winther Højlund
Date of Birth/Age: 4 February 2003 (22 years old)
Place of Birth: Copenhagen, Denmark
Height/Weight: 1.91 m (6 ft 3) / ~84 kg (13 st 4 lb)
Position: Centre-forward / Striker
Preferred Foot: Left
Current Club / # Manchester United, No. 9
Joined United on 5 August 2023
Contract until June 2028, with option for another year
Youth Clubs: Hørsholm‑Usserød IF, Brøndby IF, FC Copenhagen
Senior Career Clubs: Copenhagen → Sturm Graz → Atalanta → Manchester United
Club Appearances & Goals Copenhagen: 19 apps, 0 goals<br>Sturm Graz: 18 apps, 9 goals<br>Atalanta: 32 apps, 9 goals<br>Manchester United: 62 apps, 14 goals
2023–24 United States: 30 apps, 10 goals (Premier League); 5 CL goals in 6 games
2024–25 United Stats: 28 apps, 3 Premier League goals, plus 5 Europa League goals
National Team Denmark – 26 caps, 8 goals
Transfer Fee ~£64m initial, with the potential to rise to £72m
Other Notes Broke the record for youngest player to score in six consecutive PL matches in debut season; comes from a footballing family, including twin brothers Emil and Oscar Højlund
On the Field: A Season in Struggle
Højlund’s 2024–25 campaign fell short of expectations. He tallied only four Premier League goals across 32 appearances, with just one in his first 16 league matches. His overall return stood at 10 goals in 52 games, capturing a trophy but raising serious questions about his form and adaptation to English football.
His prolonged goal drought, stemming from December into mid-March, resulted in a degree of impatience among coaches and fans alike.
Exit Talk Gains Momentum
Manchester United has signaled a willingness to offload Højlund for a reduced fee. Reports suggest the club could accept offers starting around £30 million, well below the £72 million they paid.
The club’s search for a traditional central striker continues, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško as the top target alongside interest in players like Ollie Watkins. Højlund’s potential departure could clear the way for such signings.
Serie A and Europe on Alert
A host of top Italian clubs, including Inter Milan, Napoli, Juventus, and Milan, plus Lazio and Atalanta, are monitoring Højlund’s availability. Interest ranges from permanent transfers to loans with purchase options.
Inter have reportedly already made contact, and Napoli’s inquiries have been described as “positive.”
Højlund Pushes Back For Now
Despite the storm of speculation, Højlund maintains he’s committed to United. Speaking to the media during international duty, he emphasized his contract runs until 2030 and said he expects to play for the club next season.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano echoed that sentiment: Højlund “really loves” United and wants to compete for his place. Unless United signals otherwise, he’s intent on staying.
Summary Table
Aspect Status
2024–25 Performance: Poor 4 PL goals, mustered only 10 goals in 52 appearances
United’s Position is Open to offers (~£30M), actively targeting striker reinforcements
Transfer Interest: Multiple Serie A clubs (Inter, Napoli, Juventus, Milan, Atalanta, Lazio)
Højlund’s Stance: Reaffirmed commitment to United; contract until 2030
Outlook is open and fragile. A lot depends on the window moves and United’s strategy
This isn’t a resignation, exactly, not yet. But it’s a spotlight moment where performance, ambition, and demand all collide. Højlund insists he’s not going anywhere. Whether United feel the same remains to be seen, and the summer window will tell.