AC Milan keen to sign Man Utd striker Hojlund

AC Milan is keen to sign Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, Report informs via BBC.

It is just over a week since the Denmark forward made a point of speaking to journalists after he scored in a 4-1 friendly victory over Bournemouth in Chicago to state his intention to remain at Old Trafford, even if there was increased competition for his place in Ruben Amorim's side.

However, United has since agreed terms with RB Leipzig for Slovenia international Benjamin Sesko, with the likelihood he will be introduced to the crowd at Old Trafford before Saturday's lunchtime friendly with Serie A outfit Fiorentina.

A number of clubs are thought to have expressed an interest in Hojlund, 23, in the knowledge that United is willing to negotiate over his release.

It is understood Milan is keen, although they would only want a loan initially, as they, like United, are hindered financially by an absence from European competition this season.

Sources suggest the Serie A side is willing to pay an initial 4 million euros (£3.47 million) loan fee, with an additional option to buy next summer for 40 million euros (£34.7 million).

Whether that is acceptable to United is open to doubt, although it is anticipated that there will be more clarity on the situation in the coming week.

Milan opens their Serie A campaign against Cremonese on August 23.