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Rasmus Hojlund is growing increasingly convinced of leaving Manchester United and now seems open to a farewell, according to a report.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Hojlund’s desire to remain at United – despite the arrival of Benjamin Sesko – hasn’t entirely vanished. Yet, after a meeting with the club through his agency SEG, he received confirmation that there is no longer a place for him in Ruben Amorim’s plans.
The zero minutes he got in the friendly against Fiorentina over the weekend sent a clear message, and it was reiterated that things will not change even with the start of the Premier League season coming in a few days.
The Dane has acknowledged this and has begun to consider a future away from Manchester. This is the first piece of good news for Milan, who have placed him at the top of their current list of reinforcements for the centre-forward role.
Contacts intensified
With this in mind, it’s important to note that the road to signing Hojlund isn’t easy for the Rossoneri who have intensified their conversations with the club over the past two days, both through an intermediary and directly with the player.
An agreement has been reached with United on the formula of the deal (loan with an option to buy), but not yet on the figures. Giorgio Furlani and Igli Tare value the player at around €35m and intend to pay a loan of €3-4m plus an option of €30-32m.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are seeking a loan fee of at least €7-8m and a total deal value of €40-45m, including bonuses. The gap is there, but it can be closed quickly once the player gives his green light to a move to Milan.
Right now, the appeal of wearing the Rossoneri shirt is growing to Rasmus. Yesterday, the Diavolo received confirmation that the option could be attractive, thanks to direct contact between the club and his entourage.
Signs of movement
It was clear that something was moving yesterday when, with Koni De Winter at Casa Milan, Tare showed up at Milanello (where Zlatan Ibrahimovic was also present) to speak with Allegri.
Negotiations for the striker have clearly reached a fever pitch, and Max can also play his part by calling the player to let him know he’s interested. Milan want to see if they can secure Hojlund within a few days, let’s say by the end of the week.
Having seen the striker’s initial openness to moving from Manchester, they now need to act quickly to prevent other clubs from tempting the Dane. Indeed, the Rossoneri will not be playing in European competition, and a team competing in the Champions League could hold significant appeal.
That’s why the courtship must be lightning-fast, like the one that brought De Winter to the Rossoneri in 48 hours. The paper repeats: this isn’t an easy or straightforward negotiation, but at the start of this week, Milan’s feelings are more positive than a few days ago.
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