Milan find Doué alternative and target Hojlund – report | OneFootball

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Young Boys’ Zachary Athekame has emerged as the main alternative to the expensive Guéla Doué for Milan, while Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund is an option for the attack.

Milan’s pre-season tour in Asia is over, so the Rossoneri directors are now focusing on bringing in reinforcements before the official start of the season.

Milan identify alternative to Doué

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 15: Rafael Leao of AC Milan battles for possession with Guela Doué of Stade Rennais during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 Knockout Round Play-offs First Leg match between AC Milan and Stade Rennais FC at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 15, 2024 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Ardon Jashari remains the top target in central midfield, while Guéla Doué is the priority in the right-back position.

The Frenchman, however, is valued at €30m by Strasbourg, so the Rossoneri may be forced to look elsewhere for reinforcements in that position.

According to Gazzetta, Young Boys’ Athekame is the main alternative due to his characteristics and a significantly lower price tag than Doué.

Milan consider Hojlund and Gonçalo Ramos for the attack

BILBAO, SPAIN – MAY 21: Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United runs with the ball whilst under pressure from Destiny Udogie and Guglielmo Vicario of Tottenham Hotspur during the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)

Milan also need to sign a centre-forward, and even if Vlahovic remains a top name on Milan’s agenda, the likes of Gonçalo Ramos and Hojlund are also being considered.

epa11713416 Rasmus Hojlund of Manchester United in action during the English Premier League match between Manchester United and Leicester City, in Manchester, Britain, 10 November 2024. EPA-EFE/PETER POWELL

Hojlund has said that he wants to remain at Manchester United in 2025-26, but according to Gazzetta, the Red Devils are open to discussing an initial loan deal.