MU set price to sell Højlund

Inter Milan have put Rasmus Højlund on their transfer target list.

Although not actively selling, the Old Trafford team is said to be willing to listen to any offers if they receive a suitable price - around 40 million pounds.

Højlund joined United from Atalanta in the summer of 2023 for an initial fee of £64m, rising to £72m depending on the terms. Despite a promising start to his time at Old Trafford, the 22-year-old's form has declined this season, with him having to shoulder the burden of the attack almost entirely on his own.

According to British sources, Inter prefer to loan Højlund first with an option to buy, but Man United are likely to only accept a permanent sale if the offer falls in the range of 45-50 million euros (38-42 million pounds). With the direction of reconstruction under coach Ruben Amorim, the "Red Devils" need financial resources to supplement the force, while cutting the wage bill.

Despite his struggles in the Premier League, Højlund is still highly regarded in Serie A, where he once shone for Atalanta. Inter are not the only Italian clubs interested in the striker, with many Serie A clubs still considering the Danish centre-forward a talent with great potential, especially given his lack of support from experienced seniors at Man United.

According to sources from England, Inter prioritizes borrowing Højlund first with a buyout clause.

Inter are now set to appoint Cristian Chivu as head coach, replacing Simone Inzaghi, who left to take charge of Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia). Ahead of the Club World Cup in the US, the Milanese side are aiming to strengthen their attack, with Højlund one of the priority options.

As for Man United, they have just completed the deal to recruit Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5 million and are approaching Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo to solve the goal shortage.

Without a place in the European Cup next season, coach Ruben Amorim plans to build a leaner squad, operate more efficiently and reduce costs. According to the third quarter financial report, Man United's wage bill in the first three months of 2025 decreased by 22% to 71.2 million pounds, mainly thanks to loan deals such as Rashford (Aston Villa) and Antony.

If they push out more high-paid players like Rashford, Casemiro or Sancho, Man United could reduce the 2025/26 season's wage bill to around £285 million - £80 million lower than the previous two seasons.

This is part of a cost-control strategy promoted by Sir Jim Ratcliffe to bring the wage structure back in line with performance. Over the past 18 months, Man United have shifted towards high-incentive contracts, reduced base salaries and tied to individual and team performance.

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