AC Milan reportedly gave up on theirs pursuit Marcus Rashford and are targeting his Manchester United team-mates Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirskee instead.
The Italian giants were thought to be the first European club to be desk official offer for Rashford after it became clear that the England international wanted to leave Old Trafford. Zlatan Ibrahimović, Milan adviser and Rashford’s former United team-mate, did nothing to quell the speculation or.
However, the winger’s high wages – reportedly in excess of £300,000-a-week – eventually put Milan off a move, according to ESPN.
Sergio Conceicao’s side have not given up on their search for attacking reinforcements and could instead look for Zirkzee or Hojlund as a cheaper alternative. Both strikers have struggled for goals this season, scoring just five in Premier League between them (which is less than Jorgen Strand Larsen managed alone for a relegation-fighting Wolves side).
If Milan can’t win any striker from Manchester, it is also showed interest in out-of-favour Chelsea striker Joao Felix.
Any move for Rashford would also be complicated by his nationality, as Milan can only register four non-EU players. Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker is is expected to be filled remaining spot, although another spot could open up if England centre-back Fikayo Tomori leaves the San Siro. In that scenario, the Serie A side would consider Feyenoord’s Mexican striker Santiago Gimenez.
Rashford he may not be on his way to Milan, but it’s looking increasingly likely that he won’t be staying in Manchester after the winter window closes. The representatives of the attackers held tough conversations with the club last week and Borussia Dortmund are thought to be willing to sign Rashford ua permanent arrangement.
Ruben Amorim was under pressure due to the forward’s continued absence following the weekend’s defeat by Brighton & Hove Albion and showed no signs of being wanted back into the fold any time soon.
“No matter what, I won’t bring in a player that I don’t believe is the best for the team,” Amorim said.
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