AC Milan and Manchester United gridlocked in Rasmus Hojlund transfer

AC Milan and Manchester United remain locked in talks over a key striker.

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The summer transfer window has been one of the busiest in recent Premier League history, with Manchester United among the clubs making significant moves to strengthen their squad.

Ruben Amorim has overseen a substantial overhaul in attacking options, with new signings aimed at adding both depth and quality.

Clubs across Europe are monitoring Old Trafford closely, aware that the Red Devils may be willing to offload players who find themselves lower in the pecking order.

High-profile moves, potential loan deals, and tactical adjustments are shaping the narrative as managers plan for the season ahead.

Fans are watching eagerly to see how these changes affect the balance of power within United’s squad.

Rasmus Hojlund, the Danish striker, has fallen down the pecking order at Manchester United following the summer spending spree on attacking options.

With Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Bryan Mbeumo all viable options to play centrally, and Joshua Zirkzee available as cover, Rasmus Hojlund was initially told he could leave the club.

Despite this, the Dane was determined to fight for his place and was reluctant to depart from the 20-time English league champions after just one year.

AC Milan have been actively searching for a striker this summer and identified Hojlund as their primary target.

Early reports suggested that Hojlund’s desire to remain at Old Trafford might stall the deal, but according to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Rossoneri engaged directly with the player’s entourage.

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Other reports contradict this saying Hojlund is open to a move back to Italy.

Hojlund’s father, Anders, reportedly has also indicated that the striker is now open to a move away from United, signalling a potential shift in his stance.

While the exact transfer fee has not been disclosed, sources suggest that negotiations between AC Milan and Manchester United have made progress, though a €10 million gap in valuations remains.

Talks are expected to continue over the coming week, with Italian manager Max Allegri set to personally meet Hojlund.

Allegri plans to outline his tactical system and explain the striker’s potential role in Milan’s setup, aiming to convince Hojlund that a move to Serie A could be the right step for his career.

For Manchester United, the situation reflects both the depth of their attacking options and the pragmatic approach Amorim is taking in managing the squad.

Hojlund’s next decision will be closely watched by fans and pundits alike, as the summer transfer window enters its final stages.

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