Amorim “keen to keep” two struggling stars at United despite January exit talks – report

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is reportedly looking to keep Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund at the club regardless of any incoming transfer offers that may arise.

Rashford has been tipped to potentially leave Man United in the near future, particularly as he struggles to build any decent form and return to his peak as was the case in the 2022-23 season.

Paris Saint-Germain is one of the clubs that has emerged as a potential suitor, with the Ligue 1 giants reportedly looking to sign Rashford in the January transfer window.

Still, there have been contradicting reports claiming that Amorim does, in fact, want to utilise Rashford as his striker, as was the case in the 1-1 draw with Ipswich Town when Rashford scored the opening goal.

Now, it appears as if Amorim’s plan for Rashford, as well as Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund, is becoming clearer, at least according to an exclusive report from Caughtoffside.

“Sources with a close understanding of the situation have informed Caughtoffside that despite the poor form of Rashford and Hojlund up front at the moment, Amorim is keen to keep them at Old Trafford,” the report claimed.

The article acknowledged the interest from PSG, explaining, “Still, it seems United will not be entertaining offers for Rashford any time soon, while young Danish star Hojlund will also get the chance to keep on developing and improving.”

Rashford has been far from his best this season, scoring just five goals and bagging three assists in 19 appearances in all competitions so far.

For Hojlund, the situation has been even more dire, with the Dane scoring only two goals in 13 matches in all competitions.

Considering both players’ poor forms, they can count themselves lucky that Amorim has the patience to allow both of them to prove themselves.

Still, another player who might not receive this opportunity is another struggling forward, Joshua Zirkzee.

“Joshua Zirkzee might be a different story, however, with the Dutchman making a worryingly poor start to life at Old Trafford. Despite impressing a great deal during his time at Bologna, Zirkzee hasn’t looked like the right level for MUFC, and it seems he could already be on his way out of the club and heading back to Italy,” the same report added.

Given that contact between the player and Juventus has reportedly been established, it appears that Zirkzee could very well be on his way toward the exit doors at Old Trafford.

While Rashford and Hojlund might be safe at the moment, Amorim will need to keep a close eye on them to ensure that they show sustainable improvements in their performances and don’t continue to disappoint as they have in the past.

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