'He must prove it!' - Erik ten Hag challenges £72m signing Rasmus Hojlund to show he is what Man Utd need

• Hojlund officially unveiled
• Ten Hag sees "huge potential"
• Explains his role in squad

WHAT HAPPENED? Ten Hag was extremely positive about what the Denmark star will bring to his side. While praising his qualities as a number nine, he also insisted that Hojlund has a lot of work to do to prove himself within United's attacking line.

WHAT THEY SAID: “I think he has huge potential. He is a real frontman," Ten Hag told reporters. "Very direct to the goal, very good presser, a physical presence. I think in the balance of this squad, we needed that."

He added: "Finally, the player has to prove it. That is the character we need; we need hungry players and he is a player who is so determined to score goals, winning games and winning trophies."

THE BIGGER PICTURE: After weeks of speculation, Hojlund's signing was made official on Saturday, with the 20-year-old joining on a five-year deal. He'll slot into a forward line featuring stars such as Antony, Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial, as United look to boost their potency in front of goal.

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WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED? The Red Devils' pre-season schedule has been jam-packed, with their bumper tour of the USA sandwiched by trips to Norway, Edinburgh, and finally Ireland. On Sunday, they wrap things with a friendly against Athletic Club at Dublin's Aviva Stadium.