Manchester United are open to letting Rasmus Hojlund leave on loan if they complete a deal to sign Benjamin Sesko, according to reports in Italy.
United appear close to reaching an agreement to sign Sesko after submitting a bid worth €85million (£73.8m).
Newcastle United also heavily pursued a deal for the RB Leipzig striker, but Sesko has reportedly indicated that he would prefer to join Ruben Amorim’s side.
Sesko scored 13 goals in the Bundesliga last season and is expected to lead United’s new-look frontline alongside summer signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
The arrival of Sesko also spells uncertainty for Hojlund, who has failed to prove a regular source of goals in his two Premier League campaigns to date.
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United have reportedly slapped a £30m price tag on the Danish international, who has attracted interest from several Serie A clubs.
And Sky Italy now report that the Red Devils are even happy to entertain the possibility of letting Hojlund leave on loan should they sign Sesko as expected.
AC Milan are one of the clubs at the front of the queue to sign Hojlund, with other reports suggesting they may propose a loan deal with an option to buy.
Hojlund, however, has publicly asserted his desire to stay at Old Trafford and fight for his spot in the team regardless of who comes through the door in the summer.
‘I think my plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot whatever happens,’ he said last month.
‘I am still very young. I think people sometimes forget that. I am only 22 years old. I have learned a lot, and I think that shows in my game.
‘I have done very well so far during the pre-season.’
Elsewhere, United are looking to upgrade their options in midfield and have reportedly opened talks with Brighton over Carlos Baleba.
The talented Cameroonian midfielder still has three years left on his contract and could command a fee of £100m to prise him away from Brighton.
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