Manchester United approve deal for Rasmus Hojlund transfer

Manchester United have reportedly approve the departure of striker Rasmus Hojlund on a season long loan deal to Seria A side AC Milan.

United are on the verge of signing Benjamin Sesko after agreeing a deal worth €76.5 million (£66.3m) plus €8.5m (£7.3m) in add-ons with RB Leipzig this week.

Sesko arrived in the UK via a private jet on Thursday evening and is due to undergo a medical on Friday before completing his move to Ruben Amorim’s side. He is set to be unveiled on Saturday as United prepares for their season-opener against Arsenal.

Despite Hojlund’s desire to stay at the club and fight for his place, United are open to allowing the Denmark international to leave Old Trafford before the end of the summer transfer window.

Sky Sport Italy report that United have received an approach from AC Milan over a potential deal for Hojlund and the Premier League side have approved a loan that includes an option to buy.

Rasmus Hojlund reacts during the Premier League Summer Series match between Manchester United and AFC Bournemouth (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

The report adds that a final agreement needs to be reached, including the value of the option to buy, while AC Milan also need to receive the green light from Hojlund.

Elsewhere, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports that Hojlund is open to joining AC Milan, while the deal will be helped by United’s willingness to cover the 22-year-old’s salary.

The report adds that AC Milan would look to pay a loan fee below €6m (£5.2m), while the option to buy Hojlund could be priced at around €35m (£30.3m).

Hojlund, who joined United in a £72m deal from Atalanta two years ago, still has three years remaining on his contract. He scored four goals in the Premier League last season and has failed to live up to expectations at Old Trafford.