Rasmus Hojlund’s anticipated loan switch to AC Milan is hanging by a thread, with the Italian giants reportedly closing in on Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface instead. The 22-year-old Danish striker had been poised for a season-long loan to the San Siro after falling down the pecking order at Manchester United following the club’s signing of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
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Negotiations for Hojlund faltered because the loan structure had an obligation to buy, something Milan were not ready to accept. This hiccup has given Victor Boniface, 24, a golden opportunity to step into the spotlight. reports that the Rossoneri are now moving decisively for Boniface under a similar framework: a loan with only an option to buy, avoiding any long-term financial commitment.
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Boniface, who previously starred when Xabi Alonso won the title at Leverkusen, has been warming the bench lately, including as an unused substitute in Bayer’s DFB-Pokal clash against SG Sonnenhof Grobaspach. Meanwhile, back at Manchester United, Hojlund’s situation grows murkier. The Dane was not even included in Ruben Amorim’s matchday squad for United’s Premier League opener against Arsenal.
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Despite the Milan deal stalling, Hojlund’s Serie A ambitions may still be realised. Napoli are reportedly exploring options to bring him in on loan to bolster their frontline after Romelu Lukaku suffered a thigh injury expected to keep him out for four months. If Hojlund joins Napoli, he could reunite with former Red Devils teammate Scott McTominay, giving him a familiar face in the dressing room.
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Earlier this month, Hojlund declared his intent to fight for his place at United, hoping to recover from two inconsistent campaigns at Old Trafford. However, his omission against Arsenal may send a stark signal that opportunities this season will be limited. Now, with Sesko leading the line, Hojlund faces an uphill battle for regular minutes. The Red Devils will be back in action for a Premier League clash against Fulham on Sunday, followed by a League Cup trip to Grimsby next Wednesday.