{"id":53683,"date":"2025-08-08T04:29:08","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T04:29:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/53683\/"},"modified":"2025-08-08T04:29:08","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T04:29:08","slug":"gianluca-di-marzio-claims-man-utd-have-agreed-loan-move-for-rasmus-hojlund-but-theres-one-major-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/53683\/","title":{"rendered":"Gianluca di Marzio claims Man Utd have &#8216;agreed&#8217; loan move for Rasmus Hojlund, but there&#8217;s one major issue"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Rasmus Hojlund\u2019s desire to stay at Manchester United is about to be put to the test.<\/p>\n<p>A week ago with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/benjamin-sesko\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Benjamin Sesko<\/a> transfer rumours ramping up, and fresh off a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/match-coverage\/five-things-learned-as-manchester-united-beat-bournemouth-4-1-in-pre-season-clash\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">pre-season friendly goal<\/a> against Bournemouth, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/transfer-news\/rasmus-hojlund-shares-very-clear-stance-on-manchester-uniteds-pursuit-of-benjamin-sesko\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rasmus Hojlund declared<\/a> he intended to stay at Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>A deal for Sesko has now been agreed, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/benjamin-sesko-pictured-with-agent-flying-to-manchester-ahead-of-66m-man-utd-transfer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">striker flying in for his medical<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>Hojlund\u2019s resolve to stay is set to be tested, with interested clubs now set to ramp up their pursuit of his signature.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-2226582547-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund in action.\" class=\"wp-image-287525\" \/>Photo by Rich Graessle\/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Latest claims from Italy on Rasmus Hojlund<\/p>\n<p>The biggest interest in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/rasmus-hojlund\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rasmus Hojlund<\/a> has come from Italian clubs, with Inter Milan, AC Milan, Roma and Juventus all keen.<\/p>\n<p>However, there have been no permanent offers, with the Serie A sides pursuing loan moves.<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United would <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/transfer-news\/rasmus-hojlund-could-be-reunited-with-former-man-united-manager-as-seven-clubs-show-interest-in-42m-star\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">prefer a permanent sale<\/a>, which would leave the club in a stronger financial position.<\/p>\n<p>Claims from Italy suggest United are set to relent on their stance, and sanction a loan move for the Danish striker, with AC Milan pushing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gianlucadimarzio.com\/manchester-united-hojlund-milan-situazione-calciomercato-7-agosto-news\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Gianluca Di Marzio<\/a> reports: United have agreed to a loan deal with an option for Hojlund, and Milan, given the deal\u2019s terms, are currently in pole position to bring him into the team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Di Marzio adds: \u201cHowever, the player\u2019s approval for his departure is still pending.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United talks with Hojlund expected<\/p>\n<p>Manchester United are expected to stay open to offers, while holding talks with Hojlund and his representatives over the coming days.<\/p>\n<p>It will be interesting to see if he plays in Saturday\u2019s friendly against Fiorentina at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/club\/stadium\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Old Trafford<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/opinion\/the-stage-is-set-for-manchester-united-to-introduce-benjamin-sesko-just-like-rasmus-hojlund\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Sesko is set to be unveiled at the game<\/a>, but it is a long-shot that he plays so soon. United took a cautious approach with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/tag\/bryan-mbeumo\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bryan Mbeumo<\/a>, only playing him in the final US tour game.<\/p>\n<p>United will keep Hojlund aware of offers, and open the door to a move if the terms are suitable.<\/p>\n<p>But he has not been ostracised like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/transfer-news\/juventus-contact-manchester-united-over-potential-double-deal-keen-to-sign-player-not-part-of-bomb-squad\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This case is more similar to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitedinfocus.com\/news\/sam-allardyce-expertly-breaks-down-why-man-united-star-harry-maguire-turned-down-west-ham-transfer\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">West Ham\u2019s offer for Harry Maguire<\/a> two seasons ago, when United accepted a bid.<\/p>\n<p>Maguire chose to stay and fight for his place, and if that is what Hojlund chooses to do this season, United may have to keep him.<\/p>\n<p>It will be up to United, and interested clubs, to persuade him that a move is in his best interests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Rasmus Hojlund\u2019s desire to stay at Manchester United is about to be put to the test. 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