Højlund has found himself replaced as United’s usual No. 9 following the summer arrival of Benjamin Šeško, and was notably absent from the matchday squad for Sunday’s Premier League opener against Arsenal—Mason Mount started in a false nine role.

Rasmus Hojlund’s Manchester United career has reached a turning point as the club prepare for a high-profile Premier League opener against Arsenal at Old Trafford. The Danish striker, signed from Atalanta for an initial £64m [$86m] transfer feein 2023 has been omitted from United’s squad for the visit of the Gunners.

Hojlund faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford following the signing of fellow striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.