Manchester United signing Rasmus Hojlund has been likened to former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner.

Hojlund is in line for a first start for United against Brighton on Saturday.

His former junior coach Christian Mouroux, of minnows Horsholm-Usserod Idraetsklub in North Zealand, told The Sun: “Rasmus has never been an arrogant person, but he has always been extremely confident and, more than that, extremely focused.

“If anyone can, I would say it is Rasmus who can cope with that pressure.

“A good comparison can be made to the other rising superstar we had in Nicklas Bendtner.

"They are both No 9s, both very physical and have this twinkle in the eye. They are humorous, outgoing and cheeky.

“Bendtner was probably a more naturally-gifted footballer but that perhaps made him take things more lightly and get influenced by everything that affects you from the outside when you become a superstar.

“Rasmus is completely different. Although I'm sure he will probably buy a bigger car and has a nice watch, it will not blow out of proportion.

“He has the right mentality for it. He is so disciplined. He is very aware of what hard work does for you and it's hard work that has brought him to where he is today."