Højlund vows to ‘fight for place’ but Amorim admits striker could leave Manchester United

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Dane scored in 4-1 win over BournemouthClub linked with Benjamin Sesko and Ollie WatkinsRasmus Højlund insists he wants to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford, despite Manchester United’s eagerness to sign a new striker. Ruben Amorim was unable to offer the Danish international any guarantees over his future after Højlund scored in a 4-1 pre-season win over Bournemouth.United are interested acquiring either Benjamin Sesko or Ollie Watkins prior to the closure of the transfer window after a difficult season in front of goal, saw them score 44 goals in 38 games on the way to a disappointing 15th-placed finish. Højlund has personally struggled since his £72m move from Atalanta two years ago, netting 14 times in 62 league appearances but netted the opener Chicago, before Patrick Dorgu, Amad Diallo and Ethan Williams increased the lead, while Bournemouth’s consolation came courtesy of a Matthijs de Light own goal. Continue reading...