He is young, blond, tall, strong, fast, Scandinavian and a striker with a lethal left foot. Even their surnames sound similar.
Comparisons between Rasmus Hojlund and Erling Haaland were inevitable once Manchester United made Hojlund their top target.
United are in talks to sign him from Atalanta, who are using the link to Haaland to demand £86million.
Even the Italian club’s manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, has made the comparison when discussing his player’s attributes.
United are reluctant to spend more than £60m on the Dane after signing Andre Onana for £43m and Mason Mount for £55m.