Manchester United’s newest and most expensive recruit of the summer was unveiled on Saturday but as of yet Rasmus Hojlund remains without a Red Devils squad number
Manchester United finally announced the signing of 20-year-old Rasmus Hojlund on Saturday afternoon, with the club unveiling their £72million addition in front of the Old Trafford faithful.
However, many fans have noticed that as of yet, Hojlund still does not have a squad number for his new side. It is now believed that the striker is waiting for the same number he wore at his previous side Atalanta to become free at United, as it is currently occupied by much-maligned midfielder Fred.
Hojlund donned the number 17 for the Serie A outfit last term and has also previously worn the number nine for Sturm Graz. That squad number is also currently unavailable, with Anthony Martial the owner and despite his recent struggles, the Frenchman looks set to stay at Old Trafford for another season.
Fred, however, is one of six United players set to be transfer listed by manager Erik ten Hag who is looking to trim his bloated Red Devils squad. According to The Mail, United want a firmer idea of who they will be able to shift before reaching a decision on Hojlund’s squad number.