![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/rasmus-hojlund-backs-himself-to-beat-marcus-rashford-record-after-man-utd-transfer/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_FBL-ENG-FRA-MAN-UTD-LENS-FRIENDLY.jpg&description=Danish international striker Rasmus Hojlund has some big Premier League targets in front of him already after joining Manchester United from Atalanta in a £72m deal Manchester United new boy Rasmus Hojlund is ready to challenge Marcus Rashford for the honour of the club's quickest player after completing his move from Atalanta. The Denmark star is officially a United player, with his £72m transfer announced over the weekend, While Hojlund might not be ready to make his debut immediately, thanks to an injury picked up in pre-season, his arrival has been greeted warmly around Old Trafford. One thing he will bring is pace, with his last club manager Gian Piero Gasperini claiming he can run 100m in less than 11 seconds. Next in his sights is a top speed of 35.95 km/h, set by Rashford last season, and the 20-year-old has backed himself to rise to the challenge. "Yeah, definitely," Hojlund told club media when asked if Gasperini's claim was true. "I don't know if it's like you stand with a watch every day on the side but when we came inside after the training, they said I had quite a high top speed. "Yeah, I'm ready [to rise to the challenge after Rashford's achievement]," he added. "Hopefully we can link up instead of competing but, yeah, when you compete on the training pitch you're also going to be better together on the pitch." Rashford was the 12th fastest player in the Premier League last season, with team-mate Diogo Dalot also in the top 15. Manchester City's Kyle Walker led the way, with a top recorded speed of 37.31 km/h. How important a signing is Rasmus Hojlund? Have your say in the comments section United's Adidas home shirt is made up of the same colour of the city's iconic red rose and features a black collar. The collar also features a dash of both red and white, giving it a slick and modernised look. Prices start from £55 Hojlund, who scored nine Serie A goals last season, has reported for training at Carrington. He is expected to wait for a few weeks to m){kind=link}
Danish international striker Rasmus Hojlund has some big Premier League targets in front of him already after joining Manchester United from Atalanta in a £72m deal
Manchester United new boy Rasmus Hojlund is ready to challenge Marcus Rashford for the honour of the club’s quickest player after completing his move from Atalanta.
The Denmark star is officially a United player, with his £72m transfer announced over the weekend, While Hojlund might not be ready to make his debut immediately, thanks to an injury picked up in pre-season, his arrival has been greeted warmly around Old Trafford.
One thing he will bring is pace, with his last club manager Gian Piero Gasperini claiming he can run 100m in less than 11 seconds. Next in his sights is a top speed of 35.95 km/h, set by Rashford last season, and the 20-year-old has backed himself to rise to the challenge.
“Yeah, definitely,” Hojlund told club media when asked if Gasperini’s claim was true. “I don’t know if it’s like you stand with a watch every day on the side but when we came inside after the training, they said I had quite a high top speed.