Former Wolves striker Don Goodman believes Manchester United chiefs will be expecting an instant impact from new signing Rasmus Hojlund.

The former Atalanta striker was presented to the Old Trafford support on Saturday ahead of United's preseason defeat of Lens.

But while manager Erik ten Hag has suggested he is one for the future, Goodman insists at £75m, United's directors will be expecting more from the young Dane.

On behalf of OLBG, Goodman told Tribalfootball.com: "When you're investing in young players on a massive scale and it's a huge fee for someone who is completely unproven really, then it's a risk.

"When you think about where Haaland was for instance, and I don't actually think it's fair to compare the two as players. But Haaland was on the radar of literally everybody, he was banging in goals left, right and centre and breaking records all over the place.

"I don't know much about Hojlund, I've not seen much or what his attributes are but at the minute when I look at his numbers, he doesn't appear to be a very prolific goal scorer.

"It's a huge outlay for Manchester United and a huge gamble, but I'm not sure what alternative they had in that market.

"Centre forwards are like gold dust at the minute, clearly, they weren't prepared to push the boat out to get Harry Kane over the line. I think we all agree he would have been a perfect fit, but then you look at the other number nines around the world who are going to cost you even more than Hojlund.

"I'm talking about the likes of Victor Osimhen when I say that.

"I'm seeing Hojlund as a long-term project, but Manchester United will be hoping he makes an impact this season.

"They can't really afford to spend that amount of money and not see the benefits of that money for a couple of years.

"You've got to trust the manager and the scouting network, but it's a massive gamble."