Aug 17, 01:55 PM

Man United Drop Hojlund for Arsenal Opener Amid Transfer Uncertainty

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim left striker Rasmus Hojlund out of the match-day squad for the club’s Premier League opener against Arsenal on Sunday, intensifying speculation that the 22-year-old could depart Old Trafford before the transfer window closes. People familiar with the situation said United are open to both permanent and loan offers for the Denmark international, who cost up to £72 million when he joined from Atalanta in 2023 but struggled to secure a starting role last season. Goalkeeper Andre Onana was also omitted from the squad, with recent signing Altay Bayindir starting in his place after the Cameroonian’s disrupted pre-season. Arsenal handed debuts to forward Viktor Gyokeres and midfielder Martin Zubimendi as Mikel Arteta’s side visited Old Trafford for the first league fixture of the campaign.