Manchester United has directly made clear to Rasmus Højlund its desire for him to depart this summer, and Højlund has begun to seriously consider the situation.
Højlund has not yet made a final decision and has not explicitly stated his intention to leave this summer, but he has left the door open for a potential departure during the current transfer window. As such, matters are progressing steadily. It is evident that this deal will not be completed in the short term; it will not be finalized tomorrow or Friday, so expectations should not be too high, as there is still plenty of work remaining to be done.
Manchester United and AC Milan are in discussions over a loan deal: the loan fee is set at €6 million, with Milan covering the player’s wages, and the contract also includes a buyout clause, with the buyout price estimated to be between €40 million and €45 million. However, they still need to reach an agreement with the player on future contract terms. Because if it is a loan deal with a buyout clause, the contract must be in place for the 2026 signing, so there is still much work to be done for now.
Højlund’s agent held talks with Milan on Wednesday, indicating that negotiations are still ongoing. Given the current situation, the possibility of Højlund leaving Manchester United this summer remains high.
In terms of the player’s own feelings and thoughts, he actually still wants to stay at Manchester United and fight for playing time. But according to relevant sources, Manchester United has clearly expressed their desire for him to leave, and Milan is emerging as a viable option.
