Newcastle United have Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund on their radar | OneFootball

Newcastle United are interested in signing Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund this summer, according to The Athletic.

However, a move to Newcastle is not currently on the cards for the Red Devils star as he wants to stay and fight for his place at the Old Trafford club.

Man United have signed former Magpies striking target Benjamin Sesko, which will drop Hojlund to the bench. He is available for sale.

The Denmark international could be available for £40 million, which would be a decent fee for Newcastle.

However, they may need to wait until the last few days of the summer transfer window before making a concrete move, as he has yet to agree to a potential departure.

Remaining in the Premier League could appeal to him as he would be desperate to prove himself elsewhere after the Red Devils brought in a replacement.

Newcastle are also offering Champions League football, which could make them attractive to him. AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig are also keen.

Hojlund could be perfect for the Magpies despite his underwhelming form. His return of 26 goals in 95 games highlights that he has plenty of room for improvement.

Newcastle need another number nine this summer, regardless of what happens with Alexander Isak.

However, they have missed out on Sesko, Hugo Ekitike, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro this summer.

While Hojlund could also refuse to join them, Nicolas Jackson favours a move to the Tyneside club if he leaves Chelsea this summer.