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‘Does anyone want to talk to me?' – Defiant Rasmus Hojlund vows to fight for Man Utd place in bullish interview

RASMUS Hojlund insists he is going nowhere - and pledged to fight for his Manchester United future. Just hours after it emerged United are ramping up their Advertisement 5 Rasmus Hojlund netted against Bournemouth Credit: Getty 5 He is determined to succeed at Manchester United Credit: Getty 5 He has told the media he wants to stay at Old Trafford Credit: Getty Play Dream Team now! Play The Sun Dream Team ahead of the 2025/26 season Free to play Over £100,000 in total prize money Play in Mini Leagues against your mates Submit a team for Gameweek 1 to enter £5,000 prize draw The Danish striker, 22, bounced into the stadium mixed zone before booming out: 'Does anyone want to talk to me?' And there was no hiding his 'The most important thing for me is just to keep working hard and stay focused and then obviously we'll see what happens. Advertisement READ MORE ON FOOTBALL 'My plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot, whatever happens.' Hojlund conceded: 'Last season was a bit rough and I've tried to sharpen myself over the course of the holidays. 'It was a tough season on us all. I should have done better, everybody knows. 'But it's a team thing, that we're going to be better now. We've shown now in these two games that we're progressing in the right way and looking forward to what's coming. Now I feel very, very good.' Advertisement Most read in Football SUN VEGAS WELCOME OFFER: GET £50 BONUS WHEN YOU JOIN Asked how he coped with seeing a succession of names linked with taking his job as the United spearhead, Hojlund was insistent: 'Competition is fine with me, it sharpens me. 'I'm more than ready. I'm feeling sharp so I'm welcoming everything that comes. It's good with competition and it only sharpens the team. Man Utd 4 Bournemouth 1- Hojlund responds to Sesko transfer news with first goal of summer as Dorgu shines again 'When I came to the club, Anthony Martial was there as well. Advertisement 'He had a lot of injuries, so I had to take a lot of the game time. 'That's just part of it and you're not going to tell me that I shouldn't be playing because I want to play every game. 'But I could have done with some help in terms of sharing the games a bit, especially at the beginning. Now I feel like I've matured a lot and I feel like I'm ready for what's coming. 5 Advertisement 5 He was beaming with his goals against the Cherries Credit: AP 'I'm definitely convinced I can deliver goals for this team. 'I'm still very young. People forget that sometimes. I'm only 22. 'Not every striker is scoring 100 goals in the age of 22. But I've learned a lot, I think you can see in my game. Advertisement 'I'm starting to develop and become even better in the basics. 'Now it's just about for me to sharpen myself and I've done very well in the pre-season so far, so I'm just focusing on continuing that.' The Dane made it clear the ball had brushed his shin and he smiled: 'Yes, I am claiming it. Advertisement 'It is definitely mine. I can't help it. It's is my goal. The ball touched my shin so I'm going to definitely claim that one. 'I know Amad wanted it but it's not my fault he shot it against my leg.' Join SUN CLUB for the Man Utd Files every Thursday plus in-depth coverage and exclusives from Old Trafford