Surprise blow of Inter: offered by 40 million for Højlund, Lautaro guarantees: “I will help him return great”
Milan – May 23, 2025
A sensational indiscretion of the market from Viale della Liberazione: Inter presented an official offer of 40 million euros at Manchester United for Rasmus Højlund, a young Danish striker back from a difficult season with the Red Devils shirt. The interest was also confirmed by an unexpected declaration by the Nerazzurri captain Lautaro Martínez, who was publicly exposed to support the possible arrival of the 2003 class: “I will help him find his best level”.
A talent looking for relaunch
Rasmus Højlund had been one of the most discussed market blows of the summer 2023, when the United had purchased it from Atalanta for a figure close to 75 million euros. The expectations about him were very high, but the young Danish struggled to adapt to the Premier League, thanks to a team in crisis and unstable technical management. In 32 championship appearances only 7 goals, too many for an attacker considered the new “Haaland Scandinavo”.
Despite the difficulties, his talent remains undisputed. And it is precisely on this unexpressed potential that Inter wants to aim to reinforce the attack and rejuvenate the offensive department in view of the 2025/2026 season.
Concrete offer: 40 million on the table
According to sources close to the Nerazzurri club, the offer has already been formalized: 40 million euros, bonuses included, to convince United to let Højlund leave after just two years in Manchester. British managers are evaluating the proposal, aware of the risk of a tiny but also eager to reconstruct the staff with more experienced profiles.
Inter, for its part, sees in Højlund the perfect heir of Edin Džeko, left last summer, and a young but quality alternative next to Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram.
The words of Lautaro: “Me and he? Perfect couple”
The negotiations of the Interist captain, Lautaro Martínez, who spoke on the sidelines of an event in Milan, made even more interesting.
“Rasmus is a very strong striker, I saw him closely when he played in Italy. He has strength, speed and nose of the goal. I know he had a difficult season in England, but here he can find confidence. If he comes to us, I will be close to him every day to help him return the bomber we all knew.”
A statement that knows of blessing and that could also positively influence the player’s decision, which according to what reported by some Danish media, would have a return to Serie A.
Inter strategy: talented young people for the future
The possible purchase of Højlund fits perfectly into the Nerazzurri strategy of recent years: to focus on promising young people to be enhanced in a solid context. After the arrivals of Frattesi, Bisseck and Buchanan, Marotta and Aidio are building an Inter capable of competing in the present but also to guarantee long -term sustainability.
It is no coincidence that the club has decided not to participate in millionaire auctions for profiles such as Sesko or David, but to concentrate their resources on a name already tested in the Italian championship.
Obstacles and timing
Despite the offer, the negotiation does not promise itself simple. Manchester United could try to insert a regulative or percentage clause on the future resale, an element on which Inter is historically reluctant to yield. In addition, other clubs – including Borussia Dortmund and Milan – would be monitoring the situation.
The key will be the will of the player: if Højlund will push to return to Italy, the Red Devils could open up to the transfer already in the coming weeks, before the official opening of the summer market.
The fans dream
The news of the offer for Højlund has already inflamed social media. The Nerazzurri fans, although divided between those who consider it a risk and who a potential blow to Beppe Marotta, seem enthusiastic:
“At 40 million is a deal, here it can explode”, writes a user on X.
“We need more experience in front,” replies another.
One thing is certain: Inter are working to raise the bar even more.
Conclusion
If the operation were to go through, it would be one of the most intriguing blows of the summer. Inter focus strong on Rasmus Højlund to return to dominate in Italy and Europe. With Lautaro by his side and a tested system, the Danish could finally show all its potential. The ball now passes to United … and to the player.
