Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has his heart set on returning to Serie A this summer, according to a report.
The Red Devils have opened the door to selling Hojlund for £30million – two years after he joined the club in a deal worth up to £72m from Atalanta.
United want to sign a new striker this summer and are involved in a tug-of-war with Newcastle over RB Leipzig centre forward Benjamin Sesko, but it looks as though the Old Trafford side are to come out on top.
It has cast doubt over Hojlund’s future at Old Trafford, with United ready to take a massive hit under profit and sustainability rules.
The initial fee when the Denmark international signed in 2023 was £64m and he is two years into a five-year contract, so his book value should be around the £45m mark.
Hojlund has been linked with a return to Italy and as a possible replacement for Sesko at Leipzig, but it has been reported that he would prefer to stay at United. Now, though, according to Football Italia, it has emerged that he is keen on a move away.
Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund reportedly wants to leave Manchester United
The forward will find himself down the pecking order at the club when Benjamin Sesko arrives
The Dane had previously said he was happy in his role but will find himself down the pecking order at the club
The 22-year-old has scored 26 goals in 95 games for United, but hit the net just four times in the Premier League last season.
The club have decided to bring in a new striker this summer after spending more than £130m on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. Having seen Liam Delap, Victor Gyokeres and Hugo Ekitike go to Premier League rivals, United are now battling Newcastle for Sesko.
Hojlund, however, has previously insisted that he’s not threatened by competition in attack – as he passionately defended his role at the club.
‘Competition is fine with me, it sharpens me,’ he explained. ‘I’m more than ready. I’m feeling sharp so I’m welcoming everything that comes. I think it’s good with competition and it only sharpens the team.
‘I’m still very young. I think people forget that sometimes, I’m only 22. Obviously, not every striker is scoring 100 goals at the age of 22. But I’ve learned a lot, I think you can see in my game.
‘I’m starting to develop and become even better in the basics. Now it’s just about sharpening myself and I’ve done very well in the pre-season so far. I’m just focusing on continuing that.’
But the report suggests that AC Milan have opened talks with United over a potential move, with Santiago Gimenez the only senior striker on the club’s books.
