Rasmus Hojlund’s time at Manchester United has been far from smooth, and the 22-year-old striker could be preparing for a summer exit.
Since joining the club in 2023, Hojlund has struggled to cement his place in the squad and has been left out of the matchday roster for United’s opening two Premier League games this season.
With the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, alongside Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, the Danish forward has found himself further down the pecking order.
McTominay Reaches Out to Former Teammate
In an interesting twist, former United star Scott McTominay reportedly called Hojlund over the weekend to encourage him to consider a move to Napoli.
The two players shared 34 matches at Old Trafford, and McTominay assisted one of Hojlund’s goals in a Champions League clash against Copenhagen in 2023.
With McTominay now thriving in Serie A, he seems keen to help his former teammate follow a similar path.
Napoli Shows Strong Interest in Hojlund
Italian outlet Corriere Dello Sport reports that Napoli is open to signing Hojlund on a deal with a mandatory buy clause rather than just an option.
The proposed arrangement could see United agree to a €5million (£4.3m) loan deal, followed by a compulsory purchase for an additional €40m (£34.5m).
Napoli’s interest has been fueled in part by an injury to their former United striker Romelu Lukaku, creating an urgent need in attack.
Financial Hurdles Could Complicate Transfer
Despite Napoli’s willingness to pursue Hojlund, there are concerns over his reported wage demands of €6.5m (£5m) per year.
Balancing the club’s budget while bringing in a high-profile striker will be a key consideration for the Serie A side as negotiations progress.
McTominay’s Continued Success in Italy
McTominay has enjoyed a stellar first season in Naples, scoring 12 goals in 34 league games and helping the club secure the Serie A title.
He kicked off his new campaign with a goal against Sassuolo on Saturday, reinforcing his growing influence at Napoli and potentially making a strong case for Hojlund to join him in Italy.
