Hughes the daddy? Hojlund could possibly be!
Paul Parker defined why he compares Rasmus Hojlund to Mark Hughes.
The ex O,d Trafford and England defender instructed Danish journal Tipsbladet: “All he needs is to attain targets.
“Manchester United hasn’t had such a striker since Mark Hughes, and it is very needed for the membership proper now, however they have not utilized him properly sufficient till now.”
“Like Mark Hughes, Højlund at all times tries to make the very best out of even a foul go.
“However, he hasn’t reached the purpose the place he complains to his teammates, as Mark Hughes would do when he acquired a foul go.
“When he did, it was only a matter of pulling himself collectively, in any other case he would level fingers within the locker room after the sport.”
“If solely there have been extra gamers along with his mindset and coronary heart, then it would not matter in the event that they play properly or not. They would ultimately be rewarded. The downside is that there aren’t sufficient of his variety on the workforce who wish to show themselves.”
‘Striker like Rasmus not seen at United since Sparky
Ramus Hojlund has a starvation for targets and workrate not seen in Manchester United’s attack since Mark Hughes within the mid-Nineties.
That’s the decision of ex-Red Devils’ defender Paul Parker on the £72million summer season signing.
Nicolas Anelka is the one participant to have scored in 5 successive Pem video games at a younger age than the 21-year-old.
Casemiro is latest star to stop Nike for adidas
Casemiro has joined quite a few different high footballers in ditching Nike for a extra profitable boot deal elsewhere.
The Manchester United midfielder has worn Nike soccer boots since making his skilled debut again in 2011.
However, throughout Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Aston Villa on Sunday he was noticed sporting Adidas Predators.
Casemiro, 31, introduced his partnership with the sportswear model on the identical day because the Villa Park conflict.
It comes after Nike moved to a cost-saving technique in a bid to avoid wasting $2billion over the subsequent three years.
It is a transfer which has not gone down properly with many gamers who had been beforehand ambassadors for the American firm, with many stars heading elsewhere for his or her boot offers.
Red Devils’ defender Lisandro Martinez swapped Nike for adidas in 2023.
Meanwhile, the likes of Harry Kane (Sketchers), Jack Grealish, Mateo Kovacic and Manuel Akanji (all Puma) have additionally left Nike within the final 12 months.
De Jong the transfer finally?
Manchester United have been in contact with Frenkie de Jong’s representatives about resurrecting a deal for the Barcelona midfielder.
That’s the declare this night over certainly one of Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag’s most long-term targets.
De Jong has beforehand insisted he is comfortable on the Spanish giants.
But Barca are reportedly prepared to contemplate promoting the Dutchman in the summertime to spice up funds.
Might not be French bliss for Marcus
Former Manchester United frontman Louis Saha reckons Marcus Rashford can be beneath “massive pressure” if he moved to PSG.
Saha instructed BetFred: “We have seen English gamers be hounded by the media prior to now, however I don’t consider Marcus falls into the identical class as a result of he’s criticised as a consequence of his performances and his errors.
“When he’s doing properly and taking part in out of his pores and skin, then he’s doing nothing fallacious, however whenever you’re caught going out whenever you’re not speculated to, then that’s your individual fault. You have to grasp that you simply characterize your membership and your nation.
“Marcus is a large title and he’s going to obtain a whole lot of press consideration and that’s a problem in itself. Going overseas to PSG might change the parameters, however he’ll nonetheless be beneath huge stress there too.”
Prem giants queue for Mitoma
Brighton left-winger Kaoru Mitoma is reportedly fascinating a minimum of 4 Premier League giants.
Manchester United and City, plus Arsenal and Chelsea, are stated to be eager on the Japanese 26-year-old.
And it is claimed in Spain tonight that the Seagulls might be able to hearken to presents in the summertime.
The suggestion is that Ibrahim Osman’s £16million arrival on the finish of the season from Nordsjaelland will “open up the chance” of Mitoma transferring.