Manchester United striker Rasmus Højlund has made his intentions for the new season perfectly clear, reportedly rejecting advances from German club RB Leipzig and insisting that he wants to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place.
According to reporter Alex Crook, the Danish international was the subject of an approach from RB Leipzig, but he has made it clear to all parties that he has no desire to move to the Bundesliga side.
This significant development comes at the very moment Manchester United are growing increasingly confident of signing another high-profile striker, Benjamin Šeško, from the same club, RB Leipzig. The expected arrival of a new, direct competitor for the number nine position had immediately cast doubt on Højlund’s future at United.
However, instead of seeking an exit in the face of increased competition, Højlund has responded with a show of sheer determination. His refusal to entertain a move away demonstrates his commitment to the club and his belief that he can compete for a starting spot under new manager Ruben Amorim.
The striker’s confidence may have been bolstered by a positive pre-season tour, where he got on the scoresheet against Bournemouth and earned praise from his manager for his all-around contribution and link-up play.
Rasmus Højlund has drawn a line in the sand. His decision to stay and fight, even with a new star striker expected to arrive, sets the stage for a fascinating battle for the starting striker position at Manchester United this season and is a welcome show of fighting spirit for the supporters.