Leeds United news: Loan twist emerges in Rasmus Hojlund chase
Leeds United have been linked with a move to sign Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund in the summer transfer window.
Given the Whites’ struggles in the final third this season, signing a new number nine seems to be high up their priority list.
Should they return to the Premier League, they would also require a higher calibre of striker to score goals regularly to keep them in the top flight.
Leeds United can sign Rasmus Hojlund on loan
Hojlund has struggled since his big money move to Old Trafford in the 2023 summer transfer window.
He appears to be low on confidence amid the chaos at the club and the change of managers.
£40million is understood to be enough for the Manchester outfit to cash in on the Danish striker.
It’s understood that they are open to offers for him and an exit in the summer cannot be ruled out.
However, at this valuation, Leeds are not going to be able to afford the 22-year-old’s services and would need it significantly reduced for them to sign him.
LeedsLive reported on 16 February that the Whiltes will be prepared to sign him on loan in a bid to bolster his confidence.
Manchester United are unlikely to want Rasmus Hojlund moving to Elland Road
Manchester United are unlikely to loan Hojlund to Leeds to help him regain confidence due to the deep-seated rivalry between the two clubs.
This historic animosity, rooted in regional and cultural tensions, makes any cooperation between them highly improbable, especially for a high-profile player like the Dane.
The Old Trafford would avoid strengthening a direct rival, even temporarily, as loan deals require constant communication between both parties.
Furthermore, fans of the Manchester outfit would view such a move as a betrayal, damaging the club’s reputation.
The Whites, therefore, must explore alternative options to bolster their attack.
They could target strikers from less contentious clubs who fit Daniel Farke’s system without the baggage of a connection to a rival club.
Young prospects from European leagues could provide the goal-scoring boost Leeds need, ensuring they have what it takes to retain their status in the Premier League next season, should they get promoted.