Man Utd face potential transfer nightmare as AC Milan threaten to abandon deal
The Red Devils want to offload Hojlund this summer and AC Milan have held talks with United to sign the striker on loan with an option to buy.
Hojlund is thought to be AC Milan's No.1 transfer target – but the Denmark international reportedly wants to stay and fight for his place at United.
Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport now report that AC Milan could walk away from negotiations in what would be a significant blow to United.
The Red Devils are walking somewhat of a financial tightrope – and need to sell players before they can focus on bringing more fresh faces to the club.
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Hojlund is among the players who've been put up for sale after United signed RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in the summer transfer window.
But La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that AC Milan's sporting director Igli Tare 'won't wait forever' for Hojlund to make a final decision on joining the club.
The outlet adds that if Hojlund hasn't made his mind up by August 19, then AC Milan will turn their attentions towards three alternative strikers.
The other strikers AC Milan are looking at include Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and PSG's Goncalo Ramos.
Former AC Milan and Italy head coach Arrigo Sacchi has called out Hojlund for delaying a potential move to the Serie A side this summer.
'We're not talking about van Basten, nor are we talking about one of the strongest centre-forwards in Europe at the moment. He's a decent player, nothing more,' Sacchi told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
'I understand the desire of the Rossoneri directors given that there is a shortage of strikers. But it has to be one that wants to come to Italy, one that doesn't throw a tantrum. More Trending
'I don't understand his choice. If Milan calls you, you pack your bags and get on the first plane to Malpensa.
'Milan, in the world of football, is a mystical name. I, along with all the players who are brought in, would take a tour of the trophy room so that we understand where we have come.
'Of course, Manchester United is also a legendary team. But on the one hand, there is a club, Milan, which is offering you a permanent job, and on the other hand, there is a club that is doing everything to try and sell you. What would you choose?'
Hojlund has scored 26 goals across 95 games for United since he joined the club in a £72m deal from Atalanta in 2023.
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