Rome, Aug. 18 -- AC Milan sporting director Igli Tare has confirmed the Italian club are interested in Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund.

The Denmark forward was left out of the matchday squad for United's 1-0 home defeat by Arsenal on Sunday.

It is understood coach Ruben Amorim took the decision amid intense speculation over the 22-year-old's future.

While Hojlund has previously expressed a strong desire to remain at United, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig for £73.7m means his opportunities are likely to be severely restricted.

"Hojlund is a good option for us," Tare told Sport Mediaset, before Sunday's 2-0 win over Bari in the Coppa Italia.

"We are evaluating him these days, but the transfer market is unpred...