AC Milan push for Hojlund on loan with buy option as Athekame joins

AC Milan have intensified negotiations for Rasmus Hojlund, with the Manchester United forward increasingly receptive to a move this summer. A loan arrangement with an option to buy is on the table, worth a reported 6 million for the loan period and a 45 million purchase option, with Milan covering the Dane’s salary. The discussions come as Milan also secured a defensive reinforcement, with right-back Zachary Athekame agreeing a 10 million transfer from Young Boys and a five-year contract, including a 10 percent sell-on clause for his former club. The combined moves would reshape Milan’s squad as they seek to bolster the attacking options around Santiago Gimenez and push toward a more competitive campaign.

Hojlund’s situation at Manchester United remains delicate. Having joined United for a significant fee, the 22-year-old forward has struggled to secure a regular starting role in a squad that has recently added several attacking players. Reports indicate that United are prepared to listen to offers that reflect their current priorities, with the club reportedly open to a loan deal with an option to buy, while still signaling a preference for permanent transfers if a suitable...