With United prioritising Sesko if they sign a striker this summer, Hojlund's position at the club has been thrown into doubt

A sale could directly affect Chelsea's hopes of negotiating a favourable deal for Simons. If Leipzig secure a substantial fee for Sesko, they may feel less pressure to compromise on any subsequent departures.

"You have to built a certain way to succeed at Manchester United - and Rasmus Hojlund isn't. Benjamin Sesko will believe he can do what Hojlund hasn't managed - and score more goals."