Manchester United legend Louis Saha has hailed Manchester United for signing Rasmus Hojlund over Brighton striker Evan Ferguson.

Ferguson has scored four goals in four appearances already this campaign, including a hat-trick against Newcastle last time out.

Hojlund, meanwhile, made his first appearance for United in the 3-1 defeat at Arsenal on Sunday after overcoming an injury which delayed his debut.

“Rasmus Hojlund was the right target for Manchester United over Evan Ferguson,” Saha told Paddy Power.

“Both players are tremendous with exciting potential but whenever you make a decision, there needs to be no regrets.

“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.”