August 17th 2025.
Rasmus Hojlund, the talented striker of Manchester United, has expressed his willingness to leave the club after being excluded from the squad for the Premier League opener against Arsenal. It has been widely reported that Hojlund was not included in the team for the Sunday afternoon match against Arsenal.
The Red Devils recently acquired Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko for a whopping £74 million from RB Leipzig, which has further dimmed Hojlund's chances of making it to the starting lineup. However, earlier in the summer, Hojlund had stated his determination to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his spot in the team. Even after Sesko's arrival, he believed he could still make a significant impact for the team.
But recent reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport suggest that Hojlund may have had a change of heart and would now be open to a move away from Manchester United if he is benched or left out of the squad altogether for the Arsenal match. AC Milan and RB Leipzig have expressed interest in signing the Danish international, and negotiations are underway.
At his pre-Arsenal press conference, Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, remained tight-lipped about Hojlund's potential departure, stating that the club would provide updates as they come. According to Italian sources, Hojlund has expressed a preference for a permanent transfer rather than a loan, as he does not want the summer of 2026 to be surrounded by the same level of speculation as this one.
Manchester United has been in discussions with AC Milan about a loan deal with a 40 million euro buy-out clause. However, Hojlund is said to be looking for a lower fee to increase his chances of a permanent move. We will keep you updated as the story develops.
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