Milan push for Hojlund

AC Milan are negotiating a move for Rasmus Hojlund while Manchester United prefer a permanent transfer and value him at about £40m.

Milan push for Hojlund as United push for permanent deal

AC Milan are in talks with Manchester United over signing Rasmus Hojlund. Milan want a loan with an option to buy, but United prefer a permanent transfer or a loan with a guaranteed buy option. They value Hojlund at around £40m and could shape the deal around those terms. The cash-heavy arrival of Benjamin Sesko at United adds pressure on Hojlund to prove his worth in a crowded forward line.

Sesko’s move codifies a shift at Old Trafford toward more established forward options, potentially limiting game time for the Denmark international. Hojlund had been the only recognised striker in some pre-season plans but was left on the bench in a friendly against Fiorentina as Mason Mount operated as a false nine. Hojlund has signaled a desire to stay and compete, but the club remains focused on departures as part of a broader overhaul that also involves other targets and earnouts scattered across the squad.

The situation at United reflects a wider transfer strategy this summer: spend big on forwards but also trim the roster to fit a new plan. A £40m valuation for Hojlund underscores how quickly a young striker can become valuable real estate, especially when a club like Milan seeks a loan with a buy option rather than a straight swap. Sesko’s arrival reinforces the need for financial and tactical balance, even as United keep doors open to further signings if opportunities arise.

This tug of war highlights two risks for United: overcommit to young talent without a clear path to minutes, and rely on a crowded forward corridor to cover goals. If Hojlund exits, a review of the squad’s depth will be required, and if he stays, his development will hinge on consistent minutes and a clear role. The broader market also shows how other clubs are ready to step in, complicating United’s long-term planning and potentially pushing prices higher as the window closes.

Highlights

The next weeks will reveal how bold United’s long-term plan really is.