Harry Redknapp makes bold Manchester United Premier League prediction as Rasmus Hojlund claim made

Harry Redknapp believes Rasmus Hojlund 'could be the answer' for Manchester United this season - and has backed the Reds to win a first Premier League title in 11 years.

Hojlund was unveiled as a United player ahead of Saturday's 3-1 pre-season friendly win against RC Lens at Old Trafford. The 20-year-old took his first steps on the Old Trafford turf after signing a five-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.

United will pay an initial £64million for the Danish international, with Erik ten Hag finally addressing the last remaining major gap in his squad. The Dutchman has already welcomed Mason Mount and Andre Onana through the door as his summer spending tops £160m.

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And former manager Redknapp believes that investment could bridge the gap between United and their city rivals this season, with Hojlund in particular the difference-maker.

"Erik ten Hag did a great job in his first season at United and he’s another who has had a decent summer in the market," Redknapp told The Sun. "I’ve always liked Mason Mount and he is a great addition to the midfield while Andre Onana is one of the best keepers in the world.

"Rasmus Hojlund might not have been their first choice for a new striker at the start of the summer but he looks a great prospect. As good a season Marcus Rashford had last time, United have been after a goalscoring centre-forward for ages. This lad could be the answer.

"I must admit, I’d fancy them even more if they’d have gone out and spent £100million on Harry Kane. That would have been very hard for Daniel Levy to turn down. But, even so, I think United are fantastic value and in my book they will be a real threat to everyone this season."