Hojlund transfer latest: Why the Danish striker could now end up at Leverkusen after Sesko deal

Rasmus Højlund could head to Bayer Leverkusen when Manchester United complete Benjamin Sesko's move, with Erik ten Hag still a big believer in the striker.

Ten Hag is at the helm of the Bundesliga champions and could to bring in the 22-year-old who has struggled at United.

Now that Sesko has agreed personal terms at Old Trafford and a deal just needs to be finalised with Leipzig - it could well spell the end for Hojlund.

Tribuna.com reports Leverkusen’s keen interest in Højlund, driven by ten Hag’s belief that he can unlock the striker’s potential.

Signed for £72 million from Atalanta in 2023, Højlund’s United stint has been underwhelming, with just 26 goals in 95 appearances, including a paltry four Premier League strikes last season.

Ten Hag, who nurtured Højlund’s early United days, sees him as a replacement for stars like Florian Wirtz or Victor Boniface.

However, competition is fierce, with Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Serie A heavyweights AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, and Napoli also interested in Hojlund.

At United, Højlund’s role under Ruben Amorim is uncertain. Amorim’s 3-4-3 system demands a clinical, versatile forward, and Sesko’s 21 goals last season for Leipzig make him a better fit.

Højlund’s raw “street footballer” style, praised by Leverkusen’s Keld Bordinggaard, hasn’t translated consistently, and United’s 15th-place finish last term exposed his struggles.

Another option for United is a straight swap deal with Leipzig for Sesko.

Sesko’s pace, aerial prowess, and link-up play would complement Bruno Fernandes and new wingers like Bryan Mbeumo, potentially outshining Højlund’s output.

For United fans, losing Højlund to a ten Hag-led Leverkusen feels personal, but it could signal a new era. Will Sesko’s arrival justify the move, or are we letting a rough diamond slip away? The Stretford End awaits answers as the transfer window heats up.