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Rasmus Hojlund has cleared up the meaning behind his celebration after scoring twice for Napoli in their 2-1 win against Sporting CP in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

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Ruben Amorim made a point of highlighting Rasmus Hojlund’s first goal for Napoli when asked about Marcus Rashford’s double for Barcelona in the Champions League this week.

Rashford left United to join Barcelona on loan in the summer transfer window and finally got off the mark for the Spanish champions as his two goals helped secure a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at St James Park.

Hojlund, meanwhile, failed to find the net for Napoli in the Champions League on Thursday night as Antonio Conte’s side were beaten 2-0 by Manchester City.

The Denmark international also left United on loan and needed just 14 minutes to score his first goal for Napoli in their 3-1 win away to Fiorentina last Saturday.

When asked about Rashford’s double at St James’ Park, Amorim replied: ‘Rasmus scored, I am happy for Rasmus also.

‘It is the same thing with him guys. You are so tough on Rasmus but he scored also, so let’s notice that.’

Amorim also dismissed suggestions that United’s decision to sell Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea could backfire.

Garnacho is set to face his former club this weekend when United host Chelsea at Old Trafford on Saturday.

‘I am not concerned about that – I just want to win games,’ Amorim said.

‘I don’t care who plays for the opponent or what people are going to say in the end if a player is going to play well.

‘They are good players and they will play well if things happen. I am just focusing on the game and my players – that is my only concern.’

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Rasmus Hojlund is ready to approve a move away from Manchester United after being left out of the squad for the Premier League opener against Arsenal.

Widespread reports claim Hojlund has been left out of Manchester United’s squad for the visit of Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.

United signed Benjamin Sesko in a £74m deal from RB Leipzig last week and the Slovenia striker is expected to lead the line against Arsenal.

Hojlund said earlier in the summer that he planned to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place in the team.

‘I think my plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot, whatever happens,’ he said during United’s pre-season tour of the United States.

‘Competition is fine with me, it sharpens me. I’m more than ready. I’m feeling sharp so I’m welcoming everything that comes.’

Even after Sesko’s arrival, Hojlund was said to be determined to stay put and believed he could still make an impact for the Red Devils.

However, La Gazzetta dello Sport reported that Hojlund would change his mind and approve a summer move if he was benched against Arsenal or worse, left out altogether.

AC Milan have been in talks to sign the Denmark international, while RB Leipzig are believed to be interested in a deal.

Reports in Italy claim Hojlund prefers a permanent transfer rather than a loan as he does not want the summer of 2026 to be surrounded by the same level of speculation as this one.

United have been discussing a loan deal with Milan with a £35m buy-out option but Hojlund is said to want a lower fee to boost his chances of a permanent move.

The writing was on the wall for Hojlund’s Old Trafford career after he was an unused substitute in their final pre-season friendly against Fiorentina.

With Hojlund left on the bench, Amorim opted to play England midfielder Mason Mount up top. Sesko was unveiled at Old Trafford before the game.

Asked whether Hojlund would be involved in Manchester United’s Premier League opener against Arsenal, Amorim said at his pre-match press conference: ‘We will see.

‘He’s one more option. We are focused on this game and Rasmus is still our player.’

Amorim also confirmed Joshua Zirzkee, who suffered a hamstring injury at the end of last season, was ready to return against the Gunners.

Manchester United were believed to be open to offers for Zirzkee earlier in the summer but the Netherlands international is now set to stay.

With Sesko likely leading the line, fellow summer signings Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha are also expected to make their United debuts against Arsenal.

If Hojlund has already played his last game for Manchester United, he will leave having scored 26 goals in 95 games for the club.

United paid £72m to sign Hojlund from Atalanta in 2023 but he has failed to live up to expectations at the Theatre of Dreams.

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