Manchester United give up signings? Hoylond may carry the flag of the Red Devils attack

When the transfer window is about to close, and the rumored Drap, Giocres and Ekitic are still out of reach, the anxiety in Manchester United fans has almost reached its peak. A cruel reality is right in front of you: the Red Devils may not have any new centers available in the new season.

However, the club's failed signing unexpectedly pushed 22-year-old Danish striker Rasmus Hoylund into the spotlight of fate. This is both a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for him, and a huge challenge that can crush any genius.

A "double-edged sword": Opportunity and pressure coexist

Hoylund's first season at Manchester United is a complicated story. He has shown amazing potential and has experienced a long goal drought, and rarely has a steady performance of the keenness that a striker worth £72 million should have.

But it is obviously unfair to blame him entirely on himself. Data from last season showed that Hoylund was one of the team's fewest support. The lack of tacit understanding among the forward teammates and the chaotic offensive system made him often fall into a desperate situation of "with guns but no bullets". A center forward who needs a team to feed the ball has encountered a continuous "food out of food".

Now, the failure of signings has left Manchester United with no choice but to bet all on Hoylund. For him, this means unlimited firepower and the opportunity to prove himself. The team's newly signed by Cunya and Mbemo are both players who are better at team cooperation, and in theory they can provide him with better support. If he can seize the opportunity, he will become the new hero of Old Trafford in one battle.

Plan B: Mbemo's cameo, a strange trick in helplessness?

Of course, coach Amorim must also prepare Plan B. One possible option is to let the winger Mbemo, who performed well last season, play a guest appearance as a center.

Although this is not Mbemo's best position, his impact and feeling in front of the goal may temporarily alleviate the team's "center forward drought". This is undoubtedly a temporary solution in helplessness, but it also indirectly reflects Manchester United's current shortage of forward players.

The final judgment: either be a god or leave

In short, Manchester United's "powerless forward" dilemma has been closely tied to Hoylund's personal fate. The club saved a lot of transfer fees, but the risks were all transferred to the young Danes.

The upcoming 2025/26 season will be the final trial of Hoylund. If he can win this big bet, he will completely conquer the Dream Theater; if he fails, then what awaits him may be labeled as a "parallel" and left sadly.