During the most recent press conference ahead of Manchester United’s trip to the capital, Erik Ten Hag has revealed Rasmus Hojlund is “ready to start”. This comes as a much-needed boost for fans who are eagerly anticipating the Dane’s debut.
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Rasmus Hojlund is Ready to Start
Big Boost for Red Devils
Hojlund is yet to make his debut, despite signing in July, due to a back injury. He has the perfect opportunity to announce his arrival as Ten Hag’s side take on old rivals Arsenal at The Emirates on Sunday.
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After being asked about the 20-year-old’s fitness, the United boss said “he had a good training week, so tomorrow we have final training but he’s doing well”. Later declaring the striker as “available”.
The former Atalanta striker has scored 27 goals in 87 club appearances, including ten in Italy last season. He joined the Red Devils for £72 million after the club were unhappy to enter a bidding war for Harry Kane.
Good News in the North West
The news surrounding the Dane was followed up with more positives as Ten Hag also revealed new signing Sergio Reguilon will be available to play against Arsenal and has already been training with the club.
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It seems as though United are getting as much business done as they can before the window closes as the Dutchman’s press conference was filled with new signings information.
Alongside Reguilon, Jonny Evans is set to sign a one-year deal and return to Old Trafford. The 35-year-old is set to make his first appearance for the club since 2015.
With plenty of business to be done in the final hours of the summer window, keep up to date with all the goings on here on Last Word On Football.
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