Manchester United could be preparing for life without Rasmus Hojlund as transfer talks heat up in Italy. The Danish striker, who joined the club with high hopes, now finds himself linked with a move back to Serie A.
Reports from Italy (via Gianluca Di Marzio) suggest Napoli are pushing hard to secure his signature.
The Serie A champions are reportedly willing to offer a loan with an obligation to buy next summer. That commitment gives them an edge over AC Milan, who recently cooled their interest after turning to Victor Boniface.
Napoli’s interest comes at a time when Antonio Conte is short on strikers, with Romelu Lukaku sidelined by injury.
For Hojlund, the timing could not be more complicated. He was left out of United’s opening Premier League match against Arsenal, a move seen by many as a clear message from Ruben Amorim.
Despite his desire to stay and fight for a role, the arrival of Benjamin Sesko has pushed him down the pecking order. Joshua Zirkzee and youngster Chido Obi are also available, leaving Hojlund in an uncertain position.
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Should Man Utd sell Hojlund?
It is a tough call. Hojlund managed 16 goals in his first season but fell to 10 in the last campaign, only four of those in the league.
His overall record of 26 goals in 95 appearances shows flashes of talent but not enough consistency for a team chasing top honors.
With a World Cup on the horizon, he may need regular minutes elsewhere to rediscover his spark.
United fans might see this as another case of “Serie A calling back its own,” since Hojlund once made his name at Atalanta.
The club faces a decision: hold on to a young striker with potential or cut ties before his value dips further.
For now, Napoli remain in contact and appear ready to test United’s resolve.
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