MANCHESTER UNITED will help Rasmus Hojlund find a new club if the striker wants out.
It’s understood that Hojlund is considering his options after United splashed out over £200million on a new strike force this summer.
After a stellar pre-season performance in United’s 4-1 win over Bournemouth in Chicago, Hojlund expressed his desire to stay and fight for a place in Ruben Amorim’s 4-3-2-1 system.
But in the last fortnight the 22-year-old striker’s fortunes have changed and U-turn in his camp could be imminent.
His long-term future was plunged into doubt last week after United signed striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in a deal worth £73.7million.
And on the day of Sesko’s unveiling to 65,000 fans at Old Trafford last Saturday, Hojlund was an unused sub for the final pre-season friendly against Fiorentina.
Despite being the only recognised striker in the team, Amorim played Mason Mount as a false No.9 in United’s penalty shootout win over the Serie A side.
While United sources deny Hojlund has specifically been told he will not feature for United this season, his chances will be hard to come by.
With the Red Devils out of Europe this season, there will not be as many opportunities to play in their reduced schedule.
Hojlund, who signed for £72million from Atalanta in 2023, could be set for a return to Italy with AC Milan heading the queue of clubs interested.
United would reportedly be willing to accept a loan deal worth £5million this season, with an option to buy next summer.
It’s understood that AC Milan won’t want to pay more than £35million for the Dane.
As yet, no agreement has been made on either element as Hojlund has still to make a firm decision about his short-term future.
Boss Amorim has always spoken positively about Hojlund, whose deal expires in 2028 with an extension option available.
A stay at Old Trafford, would see Hojlund competing for a place with Sesko, Matheus Cunha, and Joshua Zirkzee.
If Hojlund snubs Milan, the Italian giants might move for Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Paris Saint-Germain’s Uefa Super Cup hero Goncalo Ramos.
Hojlund struggled in his second season at the Red Devils and the United striker only netted 10 times and picked up four assists in 52 matches in the 2024-25 campaign.
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