AC Milan 'aim to complete Rasmus Hojlund deal this week' after he axed from Man United's squad - but £35m permanent exit hinges on key detail

AC Milan are reportedly preparing a renewed approach for out of favour Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, with the Serie A side claimed to be hopeful of achieving a deal this week.

Ruben Amorim left the Dane out of the Man United squad for their Premier League opener against Arsenal on Sunday, with Hojlund left watching the 1-0 defeat from the stands.

His absence was the clearest sign yet that Hojlund's future lies away from Man United, with the Red Devils having recently unveiled their new £73.7million striker Benjamin Sesko.

Daily Mail Sport revealed earlier this month that AC Milan had proposed an initial season-long loan worth £4million for Hojlund.

The deal included a £39million option to buy if Hojlund impresses back in Italy, where United signed him from in a £72million move from Atalanta back in 2023.

Man United are prepared to sell Hojlund for as little as £30m, with reports in Italy claiming AC Milan are now set to make a renewed approach.

AC Milan are reportedly considering a renewed offer to sign Rasmus Hojlund on a loan deal

Hojlund was left watching from the stands as Man United began their season on Sunday

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The Serie A giants, who finished a lowly eighth last season, are now expected to offer a loan deal with an obligation to buy Hojlund.

Gazzetta Dello Sport report that the offer would include an obligation for £35million - however it would only be triggered if certain goals are achieved this season.

AC Milan reportedly believe the conditions would suit all parties, presenting Man United with the chance to receive a desired free while giving Hojlund the chance to rebuild his career.

The report claims Hojlund is in favour of a permanent exit from Man United - if he is to leave - to allow him to focus fully on his new club.

AC Milan are expected to hold further talks with Man United on Monday, with the club hoping to add to Massimiliano Allegri's attacking options ahead of the weekend and fend off any late interest from Napoli following Romelu Lukaku's injury.

Hojlund had previously indicated his desire to fight for his place at Man United, but their lack of European football and the arrival of Sesko is expected to limit his minutes.

'I think my plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot whatever happens,' Hojlund said after scoring in the 4-1 win over Bournemouth in Chicago during the US pre-season tour.

'Competition is fine with me, it sharpens me,' he added.

'I'm more than ready. I'm feeling sharp so I'm welcoming everything that comes. I think it's good with competition and it only sharpens the team.

AC Milan's offer will reportedly include an obligation to buy if certain conditions are achieved

'I'm still very young. I think people forget that sometimes, I'm only 22. Obviously, not every striker is scoring 100 goals at the age of 22. But I've learned a lot, I think you can see in my game.'

Hojlund has scored 26 goals in 95 appearances for United since signing from Atalanta in the summer of 2023.

He had scored 10 in 34 matches for the Italian club, which convinced the Red Devils to pay a £72million fee.

Hojlund has also been of interest to Fulham, while his former club Atalanta and Napoli have been credited with considering a move.

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