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Man United star 'emerges as surprise target for former club' after being dropped from squad for opening day defeat by Arsenal

Rasmus Hojlund has been linked with a return to his former club Atalanta, according to reports.

The 22-year-old made a name for himself at the Italian side, scoring 10 goals in 34 appearances, before making the switch to Manchester United in a £72million deal two summers ago.

But Hojlund has struggled to adjust to life in the Premier League, often looking devoid of confidence and starved of service while leading the United frontline for Erik ten Hag and later Ruben Amorim.

He netted a mere four league goals last season and endured a barren run of 21 games as the Red Devils limped to a 15th placed finish.