Moretto: Hojlund ‘open’ to joining Milan – talks imminent to seal €50m+ operation

AC Milan are making progress in the negotiations with Manchester United and Rasmus Hojlund, according to reports.

Over the past few days, it has been reported that Milan and United have been in intense talks over an initial loan deal for Hojlund. However, the final step to complete things was the player accepting the move, which hadn’t been forthcoming yet.

An opening from Rasmus

On X, Fabrizio Romano reports that Milan keep advancing on the Højlund deal with Manchester United. Talks are ongoing on the player’s side to discuss the project, as the Dane is now ‘opening doors’ to Milan.

The figures of the deal with United have already been agreed, since last week: it will be a €6m loan fee, €45m option to buy and the striker’s full salary to be covered.

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Meanwhile, Matteo Moretto writes: “Milan intensifies the pressure for Rasmus Højlund. The striker is open to a transfer to the Rossoneri, and new contacts are expected in the coming hours to advance the negotiations. Loan deal with a fee (€5-6m) and an option to buy (€45m).”

Ultimately, the recent signing of Benjamin Sesko – who was introduced to United fans in a friendly against Fiorentina over the weekend after his €80m move from RB Leipzig – bumped Hojlund further down the pecking order.

Hojlund was an unused substitute in that 1-1 draw, and almost as if to prove a point that he isn’t needed, Ruben Amorim has even used playmakers Mason Mount and Matheus Cunha up front in the last two games.