Manchester United tries to load Rasmus Hojlund before the summer transfer window is closed – and seem to have made a breakthrough in negotiations with Napoli
Manchester United could still get their way over Rasmus Hojlund – thanks to an injury from a former player. Hojlund is on the transfer list at United after the arrival of Benjamin Sesko and it seems that a movement that fits all parties could be on the horizon.
United spent £ 74 million to sign Sesko from RB Leipzig, probably always the end for Hojlund in Old Trafford games after a difficult campaign of 2024/25. The Danish striker last season only passed 10 goals in 52 games and Ruben Amorim has chosen to splash £ 200 million on a completely new front line of Sesko, Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.
Hojlund is part of a group of United -outcasts that also includes Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia. United wants to seal a permanent transfer for the 22-year-old, but until recently it had only been interested in loans from Italy, where he has a good reputation after a spell with Atalanta.
However, an injury to ex-sizing striker Romelu Lukaku has shifted thinking in Napoli, where Antonio Conte is looking for reinforcements in the front. The defensive Serie A champions will probably be without Lukaku until November and warm up at the idea of ​​signing Hojlund after the success of the Scott Mctominay movement.
Reports in Italy state that Hojlund is their priority in the rest of the summer transfer window and they are willing to change their attitude to get him. Napoli had previously been cautious to go beyond a loan agreement with an option to buy, but they are now considering buying an obligation to buy a clause.
That would be an important boost for United, who are desperate to shift their unwanted players so that they can reinvest in a no. 6 midfielder. While Marcus Rashford has left for Bugleen for Barcelona, ​​they have difficulty shifting the other members of Amorim's so -called 'Bomb Squad'.
Hojlund cost £ 72 million from Atalanta two summers ago, but they are willing to reduce their losses. He was previously appreciated at around £ 35 million, with 26 goals in 95 games for United all the way.
Napoli has other options, with Roma Striker Artem Dovbyk and Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea also on their list. AC Milan was enthusiastic about Hojlund, but reportedly prefer Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic, while Lecce's Nikola Krstovic, Breel Embolo from Monaco and the Andrea Pinamonti from Sassuolo are also options.
Amorim left Hojlund from the team for their opening match of the season against Arsenal on Sunday and the Dane will not be involved when they play Fulham on Sunday. Joshua Zirkzee was an unused replacement against the Gunners and also stands for an uncertain future this season.