AC Milan have stepped up their pursuit of Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund, but they face a major roadblock.
According to a report from TEAMtalk, AC Milan are keen on acquiring the services of Rasmus Hojlund, and they have stepped up their efforts to sign the Danish striker. The Rossoneri are in talks with Manchester United, who are ready to accept a loan deal, but Hojlund wants a permanent solution.
After making a name for himself at Atalanta, Hojlund made the move to Manchester United in the summer of 2023. The Red Devils forked out a significant fee to add him to their squad. While he has done a decent job, the 22-year-old striker has lived up to the expectations.
The Dane still has three years left on his deal, but his future has been up in the air since the start of the transfer window. With Manchester United signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, his departure is now a certainty. Manchester United are ready to let Hojlund leave on loan.
While multiple top clubs have been linked with Rasmus Hojlund, AC Milan seem to be the most serious suitor at this point. The Serie A giants need a new striker on a priority basis, and they have stepped up their pursuit of the 22-year-old Danish international.
AC Milan face a roadblock in their pursuit of Hojlund
The Rossoneri are in talks with Manchester United over a loan deal with a purchase option for Rasmus Hojlund. While there is still a difference in valuation of around €5 million between the clubs on the final fee that will be paid next year, it is not really that big an obstacle.
Talks continue, and two clubs could reach a common ground in the coming days. However, AC Milan do have a major hurdle in their way as the player is not keen on joining a club on a temporary basis with a buy option. He wants his future sorted this summer and would only leave on loan with an obligation to buy.
Hojlund is not convinced about a temporary departure as he fears returning to Old Trafford in 12 months and finding himself in a similar position. He would prefer staying at Manchester United now and fighting for his place, rather than leaving now to face an uncertain future next summer.
AC Milan are trying hard to convince the Danish international, and they have made him their priority target for now. However, they have made it clear that they want a final answer by mid-August before they start looking elsewhere.