Santiago Gimenez would have a new rival inside Milan
The Italian club is close to acquiring Rasmus H jlund. The Danish striker is a promising young player at Manchester United
There is no longer time to adapt. Santiago Gimenez must begin to yield good results from AC Milan's strong investment. But the Italian side isn't complacent and could face tough competition this season: Rasmus H jlund.
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According to reports from La Gazzetta Dello Sport, Milan are reportedly chasing the 22-year-old Manchester United striker. The Italian side are reportedly looking to convince the English side with a loan with an option to buy. The Rossoneri would cover Rasmus Hojlund's entire salary.
"A draft agreement is known to be emerging between AC Milan and Manchester United. AC Milan could close the deal for a loan fee of around €4 million ($4.6 million), with an option to buy of €40 million ($46.6 million). This would, of course, include Hojlund's net salary of €3.8 million ($4.4 million) per season," the portal reported.
The report also explains that Rasmus Hojlund's departure would not be complex. Manchester United would have alternatives to replace the Danish striker. In this sense, Milan has an advantage in this operation that would benefit both teams.
"There is a lot of young talent. Hojlund fits perfectly, but ultimately, he is not indispensable: for United, he could leave. It is no coincidence that talks with Milan have been intense since last week," explains the portal.
Rasmus H jlund looks for an opportunity
Born in 2003, Rasmus H jlund is a striker with very good projection. Last season, the Danish striker did not have great numbers with the "Red Devils." In 52 matches played (3,322 minutes on the pitch), H jlund scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists.
Rasmus H jlund's second season at Manchester United was not his best. In his debut year and with fewer matches played, the Dane scored 16 goals and provided 2 assists.
It goes without saying that Rasmus Hojlund is already familiar with Italian football. In the 2022/2023 season, the European striker was signed by Serie A side Atalanta. With I Nerazzurri, Höjlund scored 10 goals and provided 4 assists in 34 appearances (1,898 minutes).
At his young age, Rasmus Höjlund has already experienced with the Danish national team. Höjlund made his debut in September 2022 in a match against France and since then he has already played 26 matches for his national team, in which he has already scored 8 goals.