Inter Milan make further contact with Man United about a permanent move for misfiring striker Rasmus Hojlund
Inter Milan have made further contact with Manchester United about a permanent move for striker Rasmus Hojlund.
The 22-year-old is under contract with United until June 2028 but his future at Old Trafford appears uncertain.
Hojlund cost United £64million plus a further £8m in potential add-ons when he arrived from Atalanta in August 2023.
But he has struggled to live up to that price-tag, scoring just four goals in 32 Premier League appearances last season.
United want a new striker this window and will listen to suitable offers for Hojlund.
Meanwhile, the Red Devils are are continuing discussions with Brentford over an improved second bid in excess of £60m for Bryan Mbeumo.
Inter, who were thrashed 5-0 by Paris Saint-Germain in last weekend's UEFA Champions League final, were the leading scorers in Serie A last season but lost out on the title to Napoli by a single point.
Simone Inzaghi left Inter as manager shortly after the defeat by PSG.
Inter are in the process of making Cristian Chivu their new head coach.
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