Fulham are reportedly eyeing a late summer move for 22-year-old Manchester United outcast Rasmus Hojlund.
Fulham have joined the list of clubs monitoring Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, weighing up a potential move should Rodrigo Muniz depart in the coming weeks. The West London side are assessing attacking reinforcements amid interest from Atalanta in Muniz, with reports suggesting bids have already been lodged for the Brazilian forward.
Fulham’s handed a major opportunity
Marco Silva’s side are considering Hojlund as a possible replacement, attracted by his profile as a young, powerful forward with Premier League experience. However, Fulham are fully aware that any pursuit hinges on the player’s willingness to leave Old Trafford.
According to The Daily Mail, the Denmark international is not actively pushing for a transfer, and Fulham would need to be assured of his interest before making a formal approach. The Cottagers are not expected to meet Manchester United’s full valuation outright, meaning a loan arrangement, similar to the one AC Milan have proposed, could be their most realistic route.
AC Milan have already offered a £4.5 million loan fee with a £39 million option to buy, though Manchester United have yet to accept the terms. For Fulham, this presents both an opportunity and a challenge: they could secure a striker of Champions League calibre, but convincing Hojlund to swap a top-six club for a mid-table project may prove difficult.
The end of the Old Trafford experiment for Rasmus Hojlund?
From Manchester United’s side, the picture is clear, they are open to moving Hojlund on. The 22-year-old arrived from Atalanta last summer for £72 million amid high expectations, but has struggled to consistently deliver in the Premier League.
With the arrival of Benjamin Sesko for £73.7 million as part of a £200 million attacking overhaul, Hojlund’s pathway to regular starts has narrowed considerably. Rúben Amorim appears set to build his frontline around Sesko, leaving Hojlund as a secondary option.
Manchester United’s willingness to sanction an exit stems not only from footballing reasons but also financial ones. The club is aiming to bring in a central midfielder and potentially a goalkeeper before the window closes. Player sales are key to balancing the books, and Hojlund is one of several players they are open to moving on.
Alejandro Garnacho could attract a £50 million bid from Chelsea, while Real Betis are struggling to meet Antony’s asking price. AS Roma are interested in Jadon Sancho on loan with an option to buy, but Manchester United prefer an outright sale.
For now, Hojlund remains determined to fight for his place and prove himself at Old Trafford. But as the final weeks of the transfer window unfold, Fulham’s interest, combined with AC Milan’s pursuit, could force the Dane to reassess his future. If Muniz leaves and the terms are right, Fulham could emerge as a surprise destination for one of United’s most high-profile signings of recent years.