Manchester United star Rasmus Hojlund is eyeing a move to Serie A despite interest from Fulham
Manchester United started the 2025/26 season as if the past pain was still lingering. The first match was played against Arsenal on Sunday, and the result came in the form of a 1-0 defeat. The team showed some brilliance in the early moments, but everything soon fell apart.
Altay Bayindir miscalculated on a corner, and Riccardo Calafiori gave Arsenal the lead with a header from the same spot. After that, United created chances to equalise. Benjamin Sesko was brought on in the last 25 minutes, but the goal could not be found. Bryan Mbeumo had a great effort, going wide, and then his header was stopped by David Raya. The first night of the season again raised concerns about when this team will finally recover.
Clouds over Rasmus Hojlund and the entry of Benjamin Sesko
Rasmus Hojlund’s performance last season was completely opposite to expectations. Despite spending so much money, he could not strengthen the striker’s position, and the team kept yearning for goals. This is why the club took immediate action and signed Benjamin Sesko. With the new purchase, the Dane was left out of the squad in the first match, which gave a clear message that his time at Old Trafford is nearing its end.
Manchester United flop ready to move to Italy despite interest from Fulham
Rasmus Hojlund (Via X)
According to Football Insider, Hojlund may return to Italy, where teams like AC Milan and Napoli are keeping tabs on him. At the same time, Fulham are also showing interest, but this deal will be a loss-making deal for United because the player on whom £72 million was spent is now being valued at £30-40 million.
Former Everton and Aston Villa CEO Keith Wyness said that this decision reflects the failure of Erik ten Hag’s era. He pointed out that although United lost the match against Arsenal, the arrival of Sesko brought new energy to the attack. Wyness believes that Hojlund will no longer be a backup, and Italy may prove to be a better place for him. He also said that if Fulham get a chance, Hojlund can be useful in the Premier League as well, but the real path will probably be Italy.
“It appears to be over.
“Look, what am I reading? AC Milan, Napoli and Fulham. Those are the sort of clubs going for him.
“It was £72million they paid. You’re looking at £30-40million. Wow. I don’t know what to make of that one.
“It’s one of those sort of Ten Hag signings and the whole Jim Ratcliffe era. We won’t go down the Ratcliffe rabbit hole.
“But I do think for Hojlund it is over. I think as everybody admitted, United looked more impressive at the weekend going forward.
“They didn’t get the result, but still I think there’s a lot to work on. I think when Sesko fits in there, I don’t think there’ll be a way for Hojlund, even as a backup.
“I think he deserves to get a chance somewhere else. I think Italy would be great for him, and I think that’s where he may well end up.
“If Fulham can sneak him in the Premier League, I think he could do a job for them, but I do think he’s going to end up in Italy.”
We believe that there is truth in what Wyness says. Keeping the 22-year-old striker out of the squad in the opening match and giving Sesko an immediate chance shows that the club now wants to move on from him. As far as interest from clubs is concerned, his future at Fulham may remain in the Premier League, but Serie A would probably be the right place for him, as his playing style will suit the demands of the league, and he can also derive confidence from his previous experience with Atalanta.
The money aspect is different. Spending £72m and now selling for £30-40m certainly raises questions about the club’s transfer strategy. The mistakes of the Erik ten Hag era are being carried over into the Ruben Amorim era. Still, if the player is not seen as fit, accepting the loss is the only pragmatic thing to do. United now have to do what’s right for the team, even if it means a huge loss. Meanwhile, Manchester United are eyeing Senne Lammens as Emi Martinez’s pursuit hits a dead end.