“My goal is to reach the top” – Rasmus Højlund breaks silence on Manchester United

Rasmus Højlund has broken his silence on a potential move to Manchester United this summer.

With Manchester United searching for a new striker this summer, Rasmus Højlund is a name that has become repeatedly linked with the club as a move for Harry Kane seems unlikely as of now.

United have struggled to find a consistent goalscorer up front under Erik ten Hag last season, with the majority of goals coming from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford last season.

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It was reported last month that Ten Hag had held video meetings with Højlund – Although the striker has denied this.

“There has been no video call,” Hojlund told Danish outlet Berlingske. “I can’t say anything about that.

“It’s a huge club, so I must have done something right if it says they want me. My goal is to reach the top shelf, and you can say that Manchester United is. So it will be huge.”

Højlund also admitted that he has hired a new agent, which has been rumoured to be SEG Agency – the same agency that represents Erik ten Hag himself.

“I have found someone, but it is on a trial period,” the striker said on his new agency.