Rasmus Hojlund may have played his final match as a Red. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
Manchester United and Rasmus Hojlund are prepared to call it quits after just two years of his tenure.
Sometimes, it’s better to cut your losses early doors rather than keep hold of such a costly investment in hopes of the situation undergoing a 180.
In this case, United have to decide for certain whether they believe the Dane will come good at Old Trafford – to the point it warrants keeping hold of him and trusting him with a starting role each week.
Why United have opened the door to a premature exit for Rasmus Hojlund
The issue from INEOS’ perspective is that Hojlund appears to have regressed in his sophomore campaign in England. In 2022/2023, he notched 10 Premier League goals in 30 appearances, yet could muster only four in 32 matches the subsequent term.
Not only that, but the 22-year-old offers considerably less off the ball than his counterpart Joshua Zirkzee, who won the United faithful over with his sleek and silky link-up play in the later stages of his maiden season.
It’s thought that the board will consider any offers that arrive for Hojlund from now until the end of the summer. According to Italian outlet Gazzetta, one might be imminent…
Inter Milan chief meets with United to discuss Hojlund deal
Gazzetta’s report claims Inter Milan have set their sights on United’s £64 million acquisition, so much so that their Sporting Director Piero Ausilio held talks with the Reds this week to try and gauge how a deal could come to fruition.
Hojlund has already green-lit the deal by giving his full ‘approval’, while there remains work to do in negotiations, as Inter are keen to take him on loan first before forking out a lump sum of £37.9m upon the culmination of 2025/2026.
This route, of course, does not appeal to United, who are actively looking to raise funds and pushing for a ‘permanent farewell’ if Hojlund is to depart this year. Nonetheless, the Nerazzurri are ‘confident’ that an agreement can be reached that suits all parties.
