Hojlund wants Serie A return as Milan make positive contact | OneFootball

Thursday’s reports claim that Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is sold on the idea of returning to Serie A this summer, and that Milan have recently opened talks with the former Atalanta forward.

Hojlund, who left Atalanta in a deal worth €75m plus up to €10m in bonuses while Erik Ten Hag was still in charge of Manchester United, is no longer a guaranteed part of the club’s plans after an underwhelming first two years, a change in head coach and a transfer window that has brought two, possibly three new attackers to Old Trafford.

Milan, meanwhile, are prepared to pounce on the Denmark international, as the Rossoneri are in need of a new striker to compete and rotate with Santiago Gimenez, who is currently the only senior striker on the club’s books.

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 05: Santiago Gimenez of AC Milan acknowledges the fans following the Coppa Italia Quarter Final match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 05, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Could Hojlund replace Vlahovic on Milan’s wishlist?

While recent reports have indicated that Juventus’s Dusan Vlahovic is a strong option for the Rossoneri, there is an increasing possibility that Hojlund becomes available for a cut-price fee towards the end of the transfer window.

La Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Milan might be even more keen on Hojlund than they are on Vlahovic, due to a significant difference in the players’ wage packets.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 02: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Crystal Palace FC at Old Trafford on February 02, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

The Pink Paper adds that Hojlund is keen on returning to Serie A this window, and that initial contacts with Milan have been largely positive.

Thursday’s report claims that Manchester United will be prepared to listen to offers in the region of €34.3m (£30m )to €38.9m (£34m) this window.