Manchester United have announced Rasmus Hojlund as the club's new No. 9, leaving the iconic No.11 shirt available for one of Erik ten Hag's other gifted forwards to claim this summer.
The No.11 shirt has been worn by numerous high-profile players at Old Trafford over the years, but it was Ryan Giggs' successful 24-year tenure that made it a coveted honour.
Following Hojlund's switch to No. 9, which was previously worn by free agent Anthony Martial, there are three clear contenders to inherit his former squad number.
As we approach the 2024/25 season, MEN Sport has taken a look at the three candidates best positioned for the honour of wearing No.11 next month. READ MORE: New United signing and other explanations for Hojlund change READ MORE: United told of Zirkzee impact that is not immediately obvious The shirt number for Joshua Zirkzee, who recently transferred from Bologna for £36.5million, has not yet been confirmed but there now seems like there could be a reason for this delay.
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