Rasmus Hojlund has confirmed a number of clubs were interested in signing him this summer but says his eyes were only set on Manchester United.
19.08.2023 - 12:43 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Erik ten Hag has warned Manchester United's players that Tottenham will be extra motivated to show they can cope without Harry Kane.
Spurs play their first home match since their talismanic forward left the club to join Bayern Munich. Ange Postecoglou's side drew 2-2 in their season opener with Brentford and are seeking their first Premier League win on Saturday.
Kane netted his first Bayern goal on Friday night in their Bundesliga opener. Ten Hag believes Spurs will be even keener to prove they're not a one-man team and isn't taking anything for granted.
“Yeah it has changed them but there are others coming in and they will be extra motivated so we have to be prepared for that," he told ManUtd.com. "Once again, it is not about that, it is about us.
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“We know everything, but as I said it's up to us. It is not about them, it is about us and how we play against them. That is always [at the] the front of our preparation.
“Last season was last season and we live in the future. Second game is a very good opponent, [we are] really looking forward [to it]. [It is a] great stadium and ambience, so it is exciting.”
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