RASMUS HOJLUND’S loan transfer to AC Milan is on the verge of collapsing.
That’s because the Italian giants are on the brink of completing a loan move for Bayer Leverkusen‘s Victor Boniface.
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Hojlund, 22, has fallen out of favour at Manchester United following the signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig in a deal which could be worth £74million if add-ons are met.
And the Danish striker had been in talks to sign for Milan on a season-long loan.
However, the deal stalled because the structure being negotiated did not include an obligation to buy.
And according to BBC Sport, Milan have now moved for Boniface – who led the line when Xabi Alonso won the title at the club two seasons ago – with a similar deal.
But the deal for the 24-year-old Nigerian forward will only include an option to buy, rather than an obligation.
Boniface was an unused substitute by Erik ten Hag as Bayer took on SG Sonnenhof Großaspach in the first round of the DFB-Pokal last Friday.
The Bundesliga outfit start their league season by hosting Hoffenheim on Saturday.
Meanwhile, Hojlund was not even named in the matchday squad by Ruben Amorim for Man Utd’s Premier League opener against Arsenal.
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United lost the clash 1-0 after a goalkeeper error by Altay Bayindir allowed Riccardo Calafiori to nod in at the far post of a corner.
Hojlund is one of a number of stars who are not in Amorim’s plans for the season, also including Antony, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho.
While a move to the San Siro has not materialised, Hojlund could still seal a loan to Napoli, where he could link up with former Red Devils team-mate Scott McTominay.
The Serie A champions are in the market for a new striker after Romelu Lukaku suffered a thigh injury that could see him sidelined for four months.
Hojlund declared his intention to stay and fight for his place at United earlier this month following two inconsistent seasons at Old Trafford.
However, the decision to omit him from the squad against the Gunners may have sent a message that he will struggle for game time if he stays at United this season.
The Red Devils face Fulham in the league on Sunday before a trip to Grimsby in the League Cup second round next Wednesday.
Man Utd’s transfer deals
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- Bryan Mbeumo – from Brentford – £71m
- Matheus Cunha – from Wolves – £62.5m
- Diego Leon – from Cerro Porteno – £7m
- Benjamin Sesko – from RB Leipzig – £74m
TOTAL – £214.5m
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- Victor Lindelof – released
- Christian Eriksen – released
TOTAL – £0m
