Transfer updates

The piece explains United's loan of Sesko with a future buy option while Milan pursues a striker option tied to Hojlund, reflecting a busy transfer window.

Manchester United Secures Sesko Move Milan Weighs Hojlund Alternative

Milan is moving pieces around its attack. After Ardon Jashari started at Milanello and Zachary Athekame is nearing a move, the club is still chasing a center forward to fill the number 9 jersey that Luka Jovic left vacant. Allegri's team is eyeing a return to form with a domestic cup opener against Bari on August 17, but the hunt for a proven scorer remains a focus.

In England, mediators for Milan are in talks with Manchester United about Rasmus Hojlund, as United completes Benjamin Sesko’s transfer. Sesko moves to Old Trafford for 76.5 million euros plus 8 in bonuses. United has accepted a loan arrangement for Hojlund that includes a future buy option valued at at least 45 million euros, a structure designed to protect the club from a potential balance sheet hit if the player is sold later.

The swaps show how top clubs blend on field needs with financial risk management during a crowded market. A loan with a buy option lets United test Sesko’s fit while keeping future flexibility, and it helps Milan hedge its evening plans by keeping alternative targets in play. These deals also illustrate how heavy spending travels with scrutiny from fans and creditors alike when results do not meet expectations.

For Milan, the strategy signals patience and a plan B that reduces immediate cash outlay while still pursuing a reliable scoring option. For United, the size of the Sesko package and the Hojlund option reveals a willingness to pay premium to lock in talent, even as they balance current performance with long term balance sheet health.

Highlights

Transfer season shows that risk and reward walk hand in hand in modern football.