LOUIS SAHA has claimed that Manchester United were right to snub Evan Ferguson in favour of signing Rasmus Hojlund.
The former Red Devils star believes that Hojlund was the "right target" for the club despite his slow start to life in England.
Hojlund, 20, joined United from Atalanta for £72million this summer but has only made one appearance due to injury.
The Dane came off the bench during the 3-1 defeat to Arsenal but was unable to net his first goal for the club.
Ferguson, 18, on the other hand, has continued to show his promise in the Premier League after a breakthrough campaign.
The Irishman has already netted four goals in four appearances, including a hat-trick against Newcastle.
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However, Saha has insisted that Hojlund was the correct man for United to sign.
The 45-year-old believes that Hojlund's speed and strength can be key to helping him become a star at the club should he settle in.
He told Paddy Power: "Rasmus Hojlund was the right target for Manchester United over Evan Ferguson.
"Both players are tremendous with exciting potential but whenever you make a decision, there needs to be no regrets.
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"Ferguson scored a hat trick on the weekend, and Hojlund played in his debut, it doesn't make sense to make those comparisons because they have two different careers.
"Ferguson is doing well and it’s great for Brighton but for now it’s about Manchester United and the players they have available.
"Hojlund came on for 25 minutes and he did very well, his strength and power showed, and this will be good for United as other than him there are no real target men at the club.
"He can occupy the two central defenders and maybe even free up space because of his speed and strength.
"It will be very interesting to see how he can adapt physically after a few games, but I'm sure that is the right choice for Manchester United."
Last season Ferguson fired in ten goals in 25 appearances which earned him a new long-term contract in Sussex.
Whereas Hojlund also scored ten times but needed 34 appearances to reach the figure.
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