Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini believes that Rasmus Hojlund has let transfer speculation influence his season.

The forward is being linked with a move to Premier League giants Manchester United.

After scoring his 15th goal of the campaign at the weekend, and his first since March, his manager spoke about Hojlund's future.

Speaking to Tuttosport, he explained: "The qualities are all there, at the beginning we had to get to know him but he immediately stood out for his great will to break through.

"He did very well after the first stop [part of the season], then he was called up to the national team and too many rumors distracted him, then there was the [abductor] injury. Today's goal demonstrates his power, if he knows how to improve he can take away great satisfaction.

"You have to know how to accept his moments, he will mature in all aspects."