Man Utd handed Rasmus Hojlund transfer boost by AC Milan after striker is dropped for Arsenal clash

Hojlund appears to be surplus to requirements at Old Trafford after the Red Devils splashed out to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig. Amorim then dropped Hojlund for his team's Premier League opener against Arsenal, suggesting he will have to move if he wants regular minutes in the 2025-26 season.

Serie A giants AC Milan have been linked with a move for Hojlund, with the striker's father reportedly claiming his son is now open to a move to San Siro. Hojlund shone previously in Serie A with Atalanta, and Milan sporting director Igli Tare has admitted the Rossoneri are keen on the Denmark international.

Tare told Mediaset: "Højlund is a good option for us. We are thinking about him, but in the transfer market, you never know what could happen."

Amorim also spoke about Hojlund after Sunday's defeat at Arsenal. He told reporters: "He is our player -- we have to make choices. We have players that have to stay helping the team from the outside. He has to fight for his place. We will see what's going to happen. Rasmus has the same characteristics as Sesko, so sometimes we need to choose."

Milan and Manchester United have until September 1st, when the transfer window closes, to try and agree a deal for Hojlund. Manchester United are hoping for a permanent transfer, but Milan may prefer to sign him on an initial loan with a purchase option.