Man United star may have to leave as part of summer rebuild
Despite Hojlund's goal, head coach Ruben Amorim did not offer reassurance about his future, stating he doesn't know what will happen before the transfer market closes.
Patrick Dorgu and Amad Diallo also scored, with 19-year-old academy graduate Ethan Williams netting his first senior goal.
Harry Maguire was substituted at half-time due to fatigue from a holiday issue, with Amorim emphasising caution with his training schedule.
Amorim expressed satisfaction with the team's improvement during pre-season, highlighting the performances of Dorgu and Williams.
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