Manchester United would consider selling Rasmus Hojlund for a cut-price fee during this summer's transfer window, according to the club's former chief scout Mick Brown.
There is currently a host of speculation surrounding Hojlund's future, with the 22-year-old struggling to make his mark this season; Juventus are believed to be keen, while Napoli are also thought to be keeping a close eye on the developments.
Hojlund scored 16 times for Man United during the 2023-24 campaign following his arrival from Atalanta BC, but it has been a struggle this term, only managing eight goals in all competitions, with five of those coming in the Europa League.
The Denmark international has a contract at Old Trafford until June 2028, with the option of a further 12 months, but he could be on the move during this summer's transfer window.
Man United are thought to have placed an initial £50m valuation on Hojlund, but it is being claimed that the 20-time English champions would likely accept less than that due to their desire to move him on.
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Man United 'determined to sell Hojlund' this summer
"There has been a lot of interest, especially from Italy," Brown told Football Insider. "These clubs have scouting him in the past, as Man United did, and they've seen something in him.
"Man United took the plunge and it's never really happened for him here, but it hasn't stopped the interest from some of the other clubs. They believe they can resurrect what they saw in him in the first place.
"Juventus I hear are one of those clubs, they like what they saw from him playing in Italy. It's a deal that will only happen if the fee is right for them, and I'm not convinced it will be.
"It looks like United will hold out for £50m because of the amount they spent on him, and I'd be shocked if any team was willing to pay that. But it doesn't look like he has much of a future here, so if a good offer comes in they may well take it."
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Does Hojlund deserve another season at Old Trafford?
Hojlund showed so many positive signs during his first season at the club, but this term, it just has not happened for the striker, who has been so short on confidence for the majority of the campaign.
There is a serious player in there somewhere, though, and Man United should only part with the Dane this summer if a large offer arrives, as a cut-price sale makes no sense considering their own financial problems.
Man United need a new centre-forward this summer, and the arrival of a big name would take the pressure off Hojlund, potentially allowing him to thrive at Old Trafford during the 2025-26 campaign.
Matt Law
