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18.10.2023 - 13:45 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Former Manchester United goal-getter Andy Cole believes Rasmus Hojlund is the type of striker the club has been missing following his arrival from Atalanta.
The 20-year-old, who scored in Denmark's slender 2-1 win over international minnows San Marino on Tuesday evening, joined United in August for an initial fee of £64million. The fee could rise to £72m with performance-related add-ons.
Hojlund, who was identified as Erik ten Hag's top target after United's hopes of signing England captain Harry Kane quickly faded, has made a respectable start to life at Old Trafford, scoring three goals in his first eight appearances for the club. All three of his goals have so far come in the Champions League.
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But even though Cole has set the youngster the challenge of scoring his first-ever Premier League goal, he has been encouraged by the start he has made to life in England, saying that he has adjusted "really well". Furthermore, he believes he has filled a huge hole in United's squad and can go on and do special things for the club - if he fulfils his potential.
"I think we're all hoping that he can become a superstar," Cole told Betfred. "Signing a player for £72million is always going to be a gamble in the Premier League, but United are well aware of his potential.
"I think he's adjusting really well and the only thing that he's missing so far is his first Premier League goal. He's a young man that's fearless, which is something he should be at his age, energetic and physical.
"I think he's a proper old-fashioned centre-forward, and he works extremely hard. I think that a striker of his ilk is
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