Hojlund Trade Suggestion from Man Utd Legend Sparks Debate

The Hojlund vs Nunez Debate

Rasmus Hojlund endured an underwhelming first season at Manchester United. Dwight Yorke admits he would swap Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund for Liverpool's Darwin Nunez 'any day of the week'. much was expected of Hojlund following his £72m move from Atalanta last summer, but the Danish forward finished the season with 16 goals in all competitions, which was seen as disappointing.

Comparative Performances

Questions arise surrounding both players' abilities to lead their respective lines. While Hojlund has seen his performance critiqued, Nunez has also had a mixed spell at Liverpool since his £85m move from Benfica in 2022. Yorke believes Nunez possesses more skills; 'If I could, I’d swap Rasmus Hojlund for Darwin Nunez because he has more in his locker,' Yorke told BoyleSports.

• Hojlund's potential and growth
• Nunez's missed opportunities

Critiques and Future Prospects

Ex-Liverpool striker Michael Owen raises concerns about Nunez's finishing ability, citing he was initially impressed but now has doubts. Owen points out that great players can improve over time, referencing Mohamed Salah's transformation at Anfield.

Looking Ahead

Hojlund, who featured at Euro 2024 for Denmark, is set to miss the opening weeks of the season due to injury. Meanwhile, Nunez prepares for Liverpool's fixture against Ipswich Town, raising the stakes for both players as they aim to solidify their positions amidst speculation.