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The MUFC frontman might return to Italy. (Photograph by Marco Luzzani/Getty Photos)
Rasmus Hojlund is now advancing in a transfer to AC Milan after being pressured to depart Manchester United in opposition to his will.
Whereas not solely forcing him out the door, the hierarchy at Previous Trafford has made it clear to the Dane that he wouldn’t be enjoying a distinguished position if he stayed for the upcoming season.
This comes after the arrival of a like-for-like alternative within the type of 22-year-old Benjamin Sesko, who’s anticipated to be Ruben Amorim’s first-choice No.9 from the beginning of the marketing campaign.
Rasmus Hojlund resigned to untimely United exit
Hojlund, in the meantime, has publicly expressed on quite a few events that he needs to remain put and battle for a spot – though he’s seemingly beginning to realise that doing so can be extra detrimental to his profession long-term. In United’s closing pre-season pleasant in opposition to Fiorentina over the weekend, he didn’t function for a single minute.
United should settle for a substantial loss on the £64 million they shelled out for him again in 2023, as his performances over the past two seasons have made it clear he’s not, no less than at this stage, a participant of such calibre to warrant such a payment.
His lacklustre kind hasn’t deterred golf equipment from registering their curiosity, although. On Monday, it was revealed that Hojlund was being focused by 5 Serie A golf equipment, albeit with Milan because the frontrunners.
Hojlund closing in on AC Milan swap
The deal appears to be creating comparatively rapidly within the build-up to 2025/2026 getting underway; Fabrizio Romano confirmed this morning that an ‘settlement [is] nearer’ after Hojlund started ‘opening the doorways’ to the Rossoneri.
Talks are persevering with to try to attain an settlement on private phrases, with United able to sanction his departure – whether or not that be on mortgage or a everlasting foundation.
🚨🔴⚫️ AC Milan preserve advancing on Rasmus Højlund take care of Man United.
Talks ongoing on participant facet to debate the venture as Højlund is opening doorways to AC Milan.
€6m mortgage payment, €45m purchase choice clause and wage lined — particulars revealed final week, settlement nearer. pic.twitter.com/ONBVKAJQcS
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) August 13, 2025
