is ‘not convinced’ Rasmus Hojlund will take Manchester United to the next level.
The Danish striker is set to be unveiled to supporters at Old Trafford today ahead of a friendly against Lens.
The 20-year-old has signed a five-year deal with United after the Red Devils agreed a £72m deal with Atalanta for the striker.
United had targeted but quickly moved on to Hojlund once it became apparent that would not sell to a rival.
Hojlund hit just nine goals in 20 Serie A appearances last season, which is hardly the sort of record that will set the word alight.
United are clearly buying potential, and the club feel Hojlund could develop into one of the most feared strikers in world football.
But Lineker is not convinced Hojlund will help the club dethrone Manchester City.
‘United have spent a lot of money on 20-year-old Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta and I can’t say I have seen a lot of him,’ Lineker told the Sun.
‘Perhaps they see him more as one for the long term but I’m not convinced he’s going to make the difference for them.’
Lineker is, though, excited by United’s other signings.
Andre Onana and Mason Mount arrived earlier in the window, with United spending £100m on the pair.
And Lineker feels they could help to change the side’s style of play.
‘I’m really looking forward to seeing Manchester United’s new goalkeeper Andre Onana,’ said Lineker.
‘The Cameroonian, from Inter Milan, is excellent with the ball at his feet and I’m interested to see how that changes the way Erik ten Hag’s side build up from the back.
‘Onana’s greatest strength was David de Gea’s real weakness. Sure, Onana will make some cock-ups but the benefits of having a keeper who can play will outweigh those moments when he gets things wrong.
‘Mason Mount is another good signing. He’s an under-rated player because a lot of what he does goes under the radar — he presses so well and works hard.
‘He dipped at Chelsea last year but so did everyone at Stamford Bridge. He needs this fresh start.’
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