AC Milan Eye Man Utd Duo as Alternatives to Marcus Rashford

AC Milan have reportedly ended their pursuit of Marcus Rashford and turned their attention to Manchester United’s Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee as more affordable alternatives.

Key Points:

• Rashford Interest Ends: Milan had shown strong interest in Rashford, with Zlatan Ibrahimović, an advisor to the club and Rashford’s former teammate, fueling speculation. However, Rashford’s reported £300,000-per-week wages have priced the Serie A side out of the race, according to ESPN.
• Focus Shifts to Hojlund and Zirkzee: The Italian giants are now monitoring United strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. Despite their struggles for goals this season—combining for just five Premier League goals—both players remain on Milan’s radar as cost-effective options.
• Joao Felix and Other Alternatives: Should Milan fail to secure Hojlund or Zirkzee, Chelsea’s Joao Felix has also been identified as a potential target. Meanwhile, the club’s non-EU player quota complicates matters. Kyle Walker is expected to take up one of the slots, and any additional space would depend on Fikayo Tomori’s potential departure. If Tomori leaves, Milan could pursue Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez.

Rashford’s Future Uncertain

While Milan may be out of the running, Rashford’s future at Manchester United remains unclear. Borussia Dortmund have reportedly expressed interest in signing the England international on a permanent basis.

Rashford’s absence has been a point of contention at United. Manager Ruben Amorim addressed the situation after the weekend’s loss to Brighton, stating:

“No matter what, I’m not going to put in a player I don’t believe is best for the team.”

With the January transfer window approaching, Rashford’s destination could become one of the key storylines to watch.