Ruben Amorim has commented on new Manchester United signing Benjamin Sesko for the first time - and fans are convinced that it spells bad news for Rasmus Hojlund.
Sesko completed his transfer from RB Leipzig on Saturday morning, signing a five-year contract.
United paid an initial fee of £66.3 million for the 22-year-old striker, which could rise to £73.7 million with add-ons.
Given the timing of the deal being completed, Sesko did not feature for United in their Snapdragon Cup friendly match against Fiorentina.
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The game ended 1-1 after 90 minutes, with Amorim's side winning 5-4 on penalties.
After the match, the United boss was asked by MUTV about his third summer signing, who scored 21 goals in all competitions last season.
And his response appeared to be telling.
Amorim said: "He has the characteristics that we needed. He's really young, he's good in the air, he's good at running the channels. He's good on the whole.
"I think he has great potential, he can improve a lot. For sure, he's going to feel at home in our club, he's the right character to be in this group. So we are really, really happy to have him."
He added: "At times we struggled [last season] without the reference as a striker... we have a new striker now."
Hojlund - who was an unused substitute against Fiorentina - regularly led the line for United under Amorim last season but only scored four Premier League goals.
The Dane was heavily criticised by Red Devils supporters, particularly for his positioning and lack of presence in forward areas.
He scored more goals in the Europa League (six) than in the Premier League, but had little to no impact in the Europa League final against Tottenham before being substituted in the second half.
Will Hojlund leave Man Utd?
Hojlund has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer, but has so far stayed put.
However, Gazzetta dello Sport claimed on Friday that United had agreed a season-long loan deal with AC Milan for the Danish striker.
It is further reported that the two clubs are currently in discussions over a loan fee for the 22-year-old, with Hojlund said to be open to making the move to Italy.
He formerly played for Milan's Serie A rivals Atalanta before joining United in the summer of 2023.
But speaking after United's 4-1 Premier League Summer Series win over Bournemouth last week, Hojlund stated that he doesn't plan to leave the club and wants to fight for his place.
He told reporters in Chicago: "My plan is very clear and it's for me to stay and fight for my spot, whatever happens."
Topics: Manchester United, Rasmus Hojlund, Ruben Amorim, Football
Ryan Smart