Manchester United are prepared to cut ties with Rasmus Hojlund this summer as the striker edges closer to the exit door.
United value Hojlund at £40 million, a significant drop from the £72m they splashed on him in 2023.
According to The Athletic, Atalanta continue to follow Hojlund’s situation and have given consideration to bringing him back to Bergamo.
The 22-year-old could be tempted by a return to his old stomping ground, where he first showcased the raw talent that caught the eye of Europe’s biggest scouts.
The Denmark international has looked a shadow of himself, managing just four league goals across more than 30 appearances last term.
United are looking to sell him permanently but may accept a loan transfer under the right conditions.
Despite the backing of head coach Ruben Amorim, Hojlund failed to live up to expectations.
United have added Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig to their ranks this summer.
The Slovenian is one of the best emerging strikers in Europe and possesses huge potential.
He made his debut after coming off the bench in the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday.
He could be handed his first full start this weekend when United face Fulham.
Hojlund put in disappointing performances last term, as he was often bullied off the ball by defenders.
He was also unable to make timely runs into the channels and failed to provide a focal point for United’s attack.
Hojlund now seems to be an informal part of the ‘bomb squad’ that initially comprised Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.
He was left rooted to the bench in United’s final pre-season clash and was completely omitted from the squad against Arsenal.
Atalanta are not the only Italian club monitoring his situation.
AC Milan and Napoli are also linked with a move for the Danish centre-forward.
A return to familiar surroundings might be exactly what Hojlund needs to halt the downward spiral of his career.
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