AC Milan in talks over deal for Hojlund after Sesko arrival

AC Milan are in talks with Manchester United over the signing of striker Rasmus Hojlund.

Contents

Man Utd sign Sesko for £73.7m ‘Focus has turned to departures’Sky Sports to show 215 live Premier League games this season

Milan want to complete a loan deal with an option to buy, but United’s preference is to do a permanent deal – or at least have a permanent element attached to any loan.

They would consider offers of around £40m for the 22-year-old Denmark international.

The £73.7m arrival of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig is likely to limit Hojlund’s game time for United moving forward if he stays.

Hojlund was an unused substitute in United’s pre-season friendly against Fiorentina on Saturday despite being the only recognised striker in the squad – he was the only first-team regular not to get on the pitch.

Head coach Ruben Amorim opted to play Mason Mount as a false No 9 instead, telling MUTV afterwards: “We struggled without a reference as a striker. We have a new player, so we’ll see.”

Hojlund wants to stay and fight for his place, but it is now clear he has joined the likes of Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia as players United want out.

Hojlund initially joined Manchester United from Atalanta for £72m in August 2023.

Man Utd sign Sesko for £73.7m

Sesko was formally presented to Man Utd supporters on Saturday, ahead of the club’s 1-1 friendly draw with Fiorentina.

The striker was unveiled before kick-off but unavailable to play.

The 22-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with Man Utd set to pay an initial £66.26m (€76.5m) with £7.36m (€8.5m) in performance-related add-ons.

Sesko is the third forward to arrive at Old Trafford this summer after Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, costing a combined £207.2m.

‘Focus has turned to departures’

Sky Sports News reporter Dharmesh Sheth:

Following Sesko’s arrival, the focus at Man Utd is now on departures.

Along with AC Milan’s interest in Hojlund, Borussia Dortmund are still pursuing a deal for Sancho while a formal offer from Chelsea for Garnacho is expected.

Real Betis continue to work on a deal to sign Antony.

However, United may not be finished when it comes to incomings and want to be in a position to act if a good market opportunity presents itself.

Recruiting a central midfielder appears to be high on the agenda and interest in Brighton’s Carlos Baleba remains.

United have explored the conditions of a deal but it looks like a very difficult transfer to do, not least because Brighton do not want to sell – and are under no pressure to.

Baleba has not featured for Brighton since the pre-season victory over Stoke City in Marbella in mid-July due to a minor knee injury.