Milan pursue Hojlund loan with buy option

Milan are negotiating a €6m loan for Rasmus Hojlund with a €40m option to buy, but direct talks with the player have not taken place.

AC Milan pursue Hojlund loan with buy option

Milan are pursuing a short term loan deal for Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United. Reports say the basic loan fee is around €6m, with an option to buy set at about €40m. The talks are still in the early stages and Milan have not spoken directly to the striker or his representatives, instead using intermediaries to gauge Old Trafford’s mood. United are reportedly open to the loan if Milan covers the player’s salary and an eventual permanent option is discussed. The plan hinges on convincing Hojlund to move, as he has shown a desire to fight for his place in the Premier League. Milan have not qualified for European competition this season, which could affect the appeal of a move for the 21-year-old striker.

The situation underlines how European clubs are often testing the water with deals that hinge on soft factors rather than only numbers. A move that avoids direct contact with the player signals both caution and a potential misalignment of plans between Milan and Hojlund. If the striker remains focused on earning a starting spot in the Premier League, Milan may face a tougher sell, especially without European football to boost his exposure. The use of intermediaries can speed process but also obscures the personal dimension of a transfer, which may matter to a young player weighing playing time against club prestige.

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The next steps will show if this plan can win the player and his entourage.