Rasmus Hojlund tells Man Utd fan to 'stop talking' as striker calls out 'disturbing' post claiming Erik ten Hag should be locked up for signing him

Since his move to United, Hojlund has netted 23 goals in 64 matches, with 16 of those coming during his debut campaign. While he has showcased his prowess in European competitions - scoring 10 goals in just 12 Champions League and Europa League outings - his domestic form has raised eyebrows as he has managed only two strikes in 13 league appearances this season. With United struggling in 14th place, his performances have been under intense scrutiny, with some fans questioning the rationale behind the £72 million ($90m) transfer from Atalanta.

The criticism reached a boiling point on Friday when an Instagram user, @utdfamee, shared a viral post accusing Ten Hag of favouritism in signing Hojlund. The post claimed the forward was only brought to the club due to his association with the same agency as Ten Hag, rather than his footballing skills. The Instagram user, utdfamee, added that Ten Hag "needs to be trialled in court" for bringing the Dane to Old Trafford, saying "Lock him up and throw away the key".

Hojlund, who appears unafraid to address critics, responded directly via private message, which was later shared on X. He said in the message: “Hi, I find your post a bit disturbing, mate. You are right to have your opinion, but stop talking about things you know nothing about. That is all.”

Monday’s match against Newcastle presents an opportunity for Hojlund to silence his critics and regain momentum. Despite the challenges, the Danish international remains a key figure in United’s plans, with Ruben Amorim hopeful that his talent will translate into consistent performances over time.