“Enough is enough, he always wastes the chances that his teammates created for him” –  This is according to Ruben Amorim as Manchester United lists a “damaged” player for transfer as he decides to cut ties.

Alan Shearer has publicly criticized a Manchester United forward, describing him as a “damaged” player who simply doesn’t meet the standards required at the club. His remarks come amid growing frustration within the Red Devils’ camp, particularly from manager Ruben Amorim, who is reportedly ready to move the player on after a string of underwhelming performances.

Following Manchester United’s impressive Europa League comeback against Lyon, the team was quickly brought back down to reality with a disappointing home defeat to Wolves. Despite creating several scoring opportunities, United failed to find the net once again, marking the third time in four Premier League matches they’ve drawn a blank.

With first-choice striker Joshua Zirkzee out injured, Rasmus Hojlund was tasked with leading the line. However, the Danish international’s struggles have continued into his second season at Old Trafford, registering just one goal in 2025. His form has been a major concern for both fans and pundits alike.

Speaking on Match of the Day 2, Alan Shearer—widely regarded as one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever goal scorers—did not hold back in his assessment of Hojlund’s performances.

“I’m looking at a damaged player in Hojlund,” Shearer stated. “He wasn’t ready, and he still isn’t ready, to be the main striker at a club like Manchester United.”

Shearer continued by pointing out Hojlund’s lack of confidence and poor timing in front of goal, observing that he often appears either too early or too late in key attacking positions.

“He’s in a real confidence crisis,” Shearer added.

Manager Ruben Amorim has tried to be patient with the young striker but hasn’t hidden his frustration either. After the Wolves loss, Amorim stressed the importance of finding the back of the net.

“If we don’t score, nothing else matters,” he said. “Rasmus needs to start scoring, and the only way he’ll do that is by playing and seeing where he can improve.”

Despite those words of support, reports from GiveMeSport suggest Amorim has grown weary of waiting for Hojlund to turn things around. The publication claims the manager has now concluded that the lack of a clinical striker is his biggest obstacle—and Hojlund is at the center of that problem.

According to the report, Manchester United are now “open to offers” for Hojlund, acknowledging that the 21-year-old has not convinced Amorim of his long-term value to the team. The club, who invested an initial £64 million (potentially rising to £72m) to secure Hojlund from Atalanta, is prepared to cut their losses.

Despite his underwhelming time in the Premier League, Hojlund still has admirers—particularly in Serie A. Italian giants including Juventus, Inter Milan, and Napoli are all reportedly monitoring his situation. Renowned transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that these clubs have begun making inquiries.

“Italian clubs started calling in early April to explore Hojlund’s availability,” Romano said on his YouTube channel. “There’s a belief he could be tempted by a return to Serie A.”

Rudy Galetti, another transfer insider, later corroborated that United are indeed willing to part ways with Hojlund. The club has set an asking price believed to be between £40m and £52m, depending on market interest and negotiations.

Meanwhile, United are already planning for life beyond Hojlund. Reports suggest Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap is now their top target to lead the line in the future, as Amorim looks to rebuild his squad with more consistent and reliable goal scorers.

Whether Hojlund stays or goes this summer, it’s clear that both club and player are approaching a crossroads—one that could see the once highly-rated forward looking to revive his career back in Italy.