Rasmus Hojlund is ready to leave Manchester United following Arsenal snub
The new season did not start as expected for Manchester United. In the opening Premier League match against Arsenal, the team showed some brilliance in the initial minutes, but gradually, the game changed. Altay Bayindir made a mistake on a simple corner, and Riccardo Calafiori scored a goal with a header.
After that, United tried to make a comeback, but the chances were not capitalised on. Benjamin Sesko’s arrival raised hopes, but Bryan Mbeumo’s efforts could not be converted into a goal. In the end, David Raya played a crucial role in securing Arsenal’s win, while United lost 1-0. This defeat is raising questions at the beginning of the new season.
Rasmus Hojlund’s future and transfer speculation
Following this defeat, the most significant discussion centred on Rasmus Hojlund. His name was missing from United’s squad against Arsenal. Reports say that Amorim dropped him from the squad as the Dane is no longer wanted here, and this leaves deep questions about his future.
Hojlund made it clear in the summer that he wanted to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his place, but that now appears to be changing. According to Gazzetta.it, he is now ready to call it quits at Old Trafford after being dropped for the season opener vs Arsenal.
Rasmus Hojlund is ready to leave Manchester United following Arsenal snub.
AC Milan could provide the perfect platform for Hojlund
AC Milan have long been interested in him, while RB Leipzig are also said to be in talks. Milan have held talks with United over a loan deal that included a £35 million buy-out clause, but the 22-year-old striker wants to reduce that amount to increase the chances of a permanent move. He reportedly does not want a transfer row to ensue again in the summer of 2026.
His future at Old Trafford was also speculated upon when the Dane was not used at all in the pre-season friendly against Fiorentina. Ruben Amorim instead fielded Mason Mount in the forward position and introduced new signing Benjamin Sesko before the match. Amorim had said in the press conference that the former Atalanta striker is still part of his squad, but the real picture became clear on match day.
The question now is what Hojlund should do. On one hand, he can stay at United and prove to Amorim that he still has potential, but on the other hand, his continued neglect shows that the manager’s priorities have changed. The most important thing for a young striker is regular game time on the pitch, and if he is not getting that, it is better to leave the club.
As for a potential new club, AC Milan could provide the perfect platform for Hojlund, as strikers play a key role there, and Serie A could suit him, as was seen during his tenure at Atalanta. RB Leipzig are also known for their propensity for youngsters. So, as a United fan, the hard truth is that if Amorim continues to ignore him, Hojlund’s future is better left at Old Trafford. The club now have options with Sesko and Zirkzee in that position.