AC Milan are still hopeful of signing Rasmus Hojlund from Manchester United, but they must convince the player of the move.
La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) write this morning that United tried to make Hojlund understand that they believe an exit is in the best interests of all parties. They did this by not letting him play a single minute at Old Trafford in the friendly against Fiorentina.
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Moreover, it was on the very day of the presentation of Benjamin Sesko, the new €85m striker who should push Hojlund away from Manchester. Where? Milan are hoping and waiting, all while close to finalising an agreement with United for the Dane on loan with an option to buy.
But, for the deal to reach the final stages, the former Atalanta striker must be convinced that his time with the Red Devils is over. Without this first point, the transfer will not happen.
The situation
As mentioned, United have been open to the possibility of a loan for days, after initial reluctance. Milan and United have thus begun discussing the figures, and the gap between offer and demand has gradually narrowed.
Between the cost of the temporary transfer and the buyout, the deal would be around €40m, with the Rossoneri paying the full €4m per season salary of the Dane, who arrived in England two years ago, signing a contract until 2028 with an option to extend.
But the conditional remains a must, because Hojlund remains fixated on the possibility of fighting for a spot at Old Trafford. This is despite the signings of Sesko and Cunha, plus Joshua Zirkzee remaining.
Should he remain in Manchester, Hojlund would have to mount a titanic comeback against his three team-mates. From the outside, it’s almost a miracle. Especially since the fans’ enthusiasm for Sesko’s signing is palpable, from Old Trafford yesterday to social media.
Milan waiting
Milan, who are still counting on United and the meticulous work of an intermediary, will try to convince Hojlund to join this week, but they won’t wait forever.
Yesterday’s goal in the Dublin friendly against Leeds confirmed to Allegri and the management that they can count on Santiago Gimenez if the new striker doesn’t arrive before the start of the season (the Coppa Italia game against Bari is next Sunday), but a long wait also carries greater risks.
The Danish option is the preferred one for the management, both for technical and financial reasons, but the further it goes, the more room there is for a competitors to emerge, perhaps willing to pay for the player immediately.
Obviously, this scenario wouldn’t leave United indifferent, who would thus cash in on the striker’s departure without waiting for a possible buy-out. So, the next few days could be decisive.
When it comes to Manchester United players, i’d rather try to talk about Zirkzze as an attacking option! I think that by its characteristics it would fit better and faster into our team!
He’s a team player then a goal scorer. The type striker we need is one to put the ball in the net.
Good signing. Initially I was sceptical but he suits our style. His move to epl came too soon and Manu being a basket case killed his confidence. They also overpaid massively but he has talent. Atalanta don’t sign duds. If he can rediscover his form, he will be a good buy!
Do we really know what are style is?
New coach, New midfield, probably 3 New players starting in defense.
4 pre season games, different set up.
Yes we know. Allegri style is known. We play 352 or 433 formation. He likes ball playing defenders. I have faith in tare & allegri. The signs so far are encouraging.
Loan is only smart option.Salary 4m is ok even for Italian standards. If he will good and put goals we can buy if not we can back him to Mancester.
The realistic escape route for hojlund are going to Milan. With arrivals Cunha , mbuemo and sesko to united, he almost have no room to play….
If he doesn’t want to join Milan, why is Tare still pushing to sign him? We should focus on Vlahovic instead.
First, we need to target players who actually want to join Milan.
Second, we should have kept Camarda for free and invested the money in another young talent like Leoni. This season would have been perfect for Camarda to remain at Milan — he would have been training daily with top players. Since we’re not competing in European cups, the coach would have had enough time to work with him.
I prefer Vlahovic but if it’s a loan with an option maybe Rasmus is the way to go. We will have enough money to complete the defence (2 cbs if we are playing 3 5 2 and a rb)
I wasn’t sure but I feel this is not good, a player who won’t set his heart for Milan… Milan is only his escape route, not a club he will fight for.. I just don’t like it
He don’t have love for the team let him stay
Milan, gi and buy prolific striker please. Bring Goncalo Ramos or someone like him that can score goals, not flop from United, please. You suppose by now learn from yous mistake. You finished 8th in the league. Wake up! By bringing manageable players, league titles can’t be won like that, please
OtB more than 30m is to much for Hojlund, 1 season wonder, flop in PL, even Piatek better than him, get someone like Scamacca/ Pinamonti/ Zapata for rotation is cheaper good enuv