Ruben Amorim remains coy on Manchester United transfer plans, Benjamin Sesko links

India Today

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Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim refused to be drawn into transfer speculation following his side's commanding 4-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer Series. With rumours intensifying around a possible move for Benjamin Sesko and ongoing chatter surrounding Rasmus Hojlund's future, Amorim opted to remain diplomatic and focused on the players at his disposal.Speaking after the match, Amorim said: "I don't know what is going to happen until the market is closed. I'm really happy with the players that we had last season. They are improving. We look like a different team today. Let's continue with that."advertisementWhile his comments stopped short of confirming or denying United's involvement in the transfer market, the Portuguese coach made it clear he is content with the current squad's progress.
Hojlund, who has been linked with a move away this summer, opened the scoring in the eighth minute with a composed finish from a Patrick Dorgu cross. It was a goal that underlined his growing confidence - and perhaps served as a timely reminder of his value amid the club's rumoured interest in Sesko.Amorim, while addressing the speculation surrounding H¸jlund, appeared to advocate patience with the Danish forward."The important thing is Rasmus is scoring goals," he said. "I don't know what will happen until the market is closed. The important thing is the strikers here are working really well, are improving, are helping the team."It was the second time on the night Amorim used near-identical language when pressed on the club's interest in Sesko - a clear signal of his intention to deflect such questions and avoid fuelling the speculation.Despite heavy rain at Soldier Field in Chicago, United produced one of their most complete performances of pre-season. Goals from H¸jlund, Dorgu, Amad Diallo and substitute Ethan Williams capped off an emphatic win that extended United's unbeaten run this summer.Dorgu, in particular, impressed with a goal and an assist, while Diallo continued to build on his promising form. Bruno Fernandes operated in a deeper role, and his understanding with Diallo drew praise from the manager."I think it was really important - the connection with Amad. The ability to control the ball inside and outside, to maintain possession. That made a real difference today," Amorim said.Amorim reserved special praise for Dorgu, who turned in a mature performance at both ends of the pitch."He looks more like he belongs at Manchester United, and that is hard to do at 20 years old. He is so powerful, he's getting his technique, he's defending well, pressing well - I'm really impressed with him."After the interval, United showed no signs of slowing down. Diallo added a third in the 53rd minute before Amorim made wholesale changes in the 70th, introducing nine new outfield players. Among them was teenager Ethan Williams, who scored within a minute of coming on to make it 4-0.advertisementAn unfortunate own goal by Matthijs de Ligt - who had replaced Harry Maguire at half-time - gave Bournemouth a late consolation, but it did little to take the sheen off United's performance.Despite the mounting speculation, Amorim offered no indication of imminent arrivals or departures, repeatedly returning to the progress of his current group."We are more competitive, and that is really important. We suffered a lot last season. We had some issues in the corners, defending. But we attack really well. We have a lot to do, but it's a good feeling seeing the team play like this," he said.With just a few weeks left in the summer transfer window, questions around United's striker situation - and their reported interest in Benjamin Sesko - are unlikely to go away.- Ends