Manchester United’s unwanted striker Rasmus Hojlund is reportedly one step away from sealing his transfer to Napoli.
Following an abysmal campaign on all levels, the MUFC management was keen to bring in an upgrade on the Dane, and Benjamin Sesko proved to be the answer. Even though the Slovenian is still adjusting to his new surroundings in Carrington, Ruben Amorim has already dropped Hojlund from his plans, omitting him from the matchday squad in the first two rounds of the Premier League campaign.
Therefore, the writing is on the wall for the former Atalanta star who must now seal an exit in the final few days of the summer transfer session to avoid spending his campaign as an afterthought at Old Trafford.
Man United & Napoli reach €45m agreement on Rasmus Hojlund
In recent days, Napoli emerged as the frontrunners in the race for Hojlund. The Italian champions identified the 22-year-old as the right profile to replace Romelu Lukaku who will be out of action for several months.
On Tuesday morning, Italy’s most famous sports publication, La Gazzetta dello Sport, revealed that Man Utd and Napoli have already found an agreement, with the player pushing for the move.
As the pink newspaper explains, Hojlund will join the Partnepei on loan for €5 million, with an option to buy set at €40 million. This clause will turn into an obligation to buy under certain conditions related to the number of goals and appearances, in addition to the team’s qualification for next season’s edition of the Champions League.
Napoli & Hojlund negotiating personal terms
In Naples, the striker will find himself an ally in his former Man Utd teammate Scott McTominay. The two remain good friends, and the Scotland international has reportedly been acting as a ‘secret agent’ in the Hojlund affair.
But while the operation has reached an advanced stage, GdS reveals that Napoli and Hojlund’s representatives still have to sort out some details before reaching a definitive agreement, including resolving the issue related to the player’s image rights.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis famously insists on purchasing the image rights of every player he has under contract, a detail that sabotaged several transfers in the past. Hence, it remains to be seen whether the two parties can successfully navigate this issue.
Good luck to im ,,,, Manchester united was just to big for im ,,, he just couldnt handle the pressure as being the number one striker ,,, but having saying that look back on how many couldnt handle it !!!
Should have had an experienced striker to play alongside too young to take on the main striker role
Never really got the service from other players if you don’t get ball how can you score , good luck to him in the future
Bring lewin free agent from Everton to partner sesko..club depth and quality is paramount
I hope he comes back and stays with us after a year. I still think he has a lot to offer
I totally agree with you Peter RASMUS HOJLUND has still got loads to offer and he only 22 yrs old and still young enough to prove his worth and he showcase that he can become world Great at Manchester United and I know that he would prefer to come back to us at the end of the season. This if this is true cause nothing what’s so ever on MU . Com stated on the Re Transfer page INS and Outs under re OUTS he’s not even mentioned nor listed and not even mentioned nor listed on the written report on this nor have we Said as Club thanking Rasmus for his contribution Or wishing him all the best for the upcoming season and announcement that this is true bout HOJLUND cause this is purely rumors for now until it’s not just that and it’s concrete set in stone.
Lack of service and not being able to hold the ball up, never stopped trying, still young enough to prove himself else where, Good luck to the Lad.
Sad to see him leave ManU