Hojlund exit options unfold at Manchester United

Manchester United weigh exits for Rasmus Hojlund as AC Milan pursue a loan with option to buy while Sesko nears joining.

Five Hojlund exit options for Manchester United

Rasmus Hojlund looks set to leave Manchester United this summer as the club moves toward finalising a deal for Benjamin Sesko. United will pay RB Leipzig an initial €78.5 million fee, rising to around €85 million with add-ons. Sesko is the Slovenian international, and his arrival casts doubt on Hojlund’s future at Old Trafford. The striker has publicly said he wants to stay and fight for his place, stressing that being 22 means there is time to grow. Hojlund finished last season with four goals in 32 Premier League appearances after joining United for about €77.8 million two years ago. United are open to offers, on loan or permanent, before the window closes, while maintaining a plan that could still include him if minutes arrive elsewhere.

AC Milan are seen as favourites to land Hojlund on a loan with an option to buy, with a reported loan fee around €5 million and a buy clause near €40 million. RB Leipzig were reported to have enquired during Sesko talks, though the player was not keen on a move there at first. Bayer Leverkusen could offer a Bundesliga route that reunites him with former supervisor Erik ten Hag, while Inter Milan have been linked to a potential return should priorities shift in their rebuild. Newcastle United remain in the market for another attacker as Isak’s long term status remains uncertain. The mix of large fees and varied paths underscores how the market values young forwards and how much development time a club is willing to give a player in today’s game.

The unfolding scenario illustrates a market where big clubs test value against development time. A high upfront price for a young forward can be justified only if the path to regular minutes and proven progress is clear. A loan with an option to buy gives United a way to manage risk while Sesko integrates, and it gives Hojlund a potential fresh start or a new setting to prove himself. The pressure on United will not vanish with Sesko; they must balance budget discipline with the potential return from giving Hojlund competitive minutes.

This pattern also reflects wider trends in European football. Clubs chase talent early and use structured deals to keep options open. For Hojlund, the decisions ahead are about more than a single club; they are about how a young player navigates a crowded field of suitors and how a manager plans for long term squad balance while chasing immediate results.

Highlights

The summer market remains unsettled and will test both sides of the equation