Hojlund Loan Watch: Juventus, Milan Eye Man Utd Striker Amid Mbeumo Arrival
Danish Forward Linked with Serie A Return as United Secure New Attacker
Reports from Italy suggest that Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund could be available for a loan move to either Juventus or AC Milan. This potential shift in the Danish international’s situation comes as Manchester United finalizes the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford.
Serie A Interest Intensifies
Since his high-profile transfer from Atalanta for over €80 million in the summer of 2023, Hojlund has reportedly faced interest from several Serie A clubs. Both Juventus and Milan have been strongly linked with the 22-year-old forward. Inter Milan was also previously reported to be keen on securing his services before agreeing to terms with Ange-Yoan Bonny.
Initially, Italian clubs were exploring loan deals that included an option to buy. However, Manchester United had been hesitant to agree to such terms.
United’s Transfer Strategy Shifts
The landscape may have changed for Hojlund following Manchester United’s acquisition of both Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. According to Calciomercato.com, the English club might now be open to facilitating a loan for the striker.
Mbeumo was recently pictured in Manchester, reportedly to finalize his contract, and is expected to be officially unveiled soon. The arrival of a new attacker could create space in the squad, potentially opening the door for Hojlund‘s departure.
Despite a mixed debut season at Old Trafford, Hojlund remains a valuable asset, with his current valuation reportedly around €45 million. Reports indicate that Manchester United might consider a loan deal with a conditional obligation to buy, contingent on Champions League qualification at the end of the 2025-26 season.
Market Context for Strikers
In the current transfer market, top clubs often look for immediate impact. For example, Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, a comparable striker, has a release clause reported to be in the region of €130 million, highlighting the high valuations of elite forwards in today’s game (BBC Sport, 2024).
A loan move to Serie A could provide Hojlund with crucial playing time and a chance to rediscover his prolific form in a league where he previously excelled.
