Man Utd set low asking price to sell Rasmus Hojlund after Benjamin Sesko bid
United are in talks with RB Leipzig to sign Benjamin Sesko but are facing strong competition from Newcastle for the 22-year-old.
Newcastle's offer worth €80 million (£69.8m), including €75m (£65.5m) up front, has been rejected by RB Leipzig, while United are yet to make a bid.
Hojlund, meanwhile, struggled to make an impact for United last season, scoring just four goals in 32 Premier League appearances, while the 22-year-old also faced criticism over his link-up play in attack.
United signed Hojlund for an initial £64 million fee from Atalanta two years ago and according to BBC Sport, the club would allow the Denmark international to leave Old Trafford this summer if their £30m asking price is met.
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AC Milan are among the clubs who are considering a move for Hojlund, who is currently with Ruben Amorim's squad as they prepare for the final game of their pre-season tour of the United States against Everton on Sunday.
Speaking this week, Hojlund made it clear that he wants to fight for his place at United.
'The most important [thing] for me is to keep working hard and stay focused and then we'll see what happens,' Hojlund said.
'My plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot.
'Competition is fine with me, it sharpens me. I'm more than ready.' More Trending
Meanwhile, Amorim has refused to rule out the prospect of United selling Hojlund before the end of the summer window.
'I'm really happy with Rasmus but I don't know what is going to happen until the end of the market,' Amorim said.
'The important thing is that Rasmus is scoring goals. He's connecting really well with the team. He's improving.
'I don't know what is going to happen until the market is closed. We suffered a lot because of the lack of goals last season.'
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