Manchester United are not expected to re-call Rasmus Hojlund from his Napoli loan in January, as the story between the Danish international and the Premier League side is ‘completely over’, GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent Fabrizio Romano has revealed.
The Old Trafford side were rumoured to be looking at potential mid-season solutions up front following Benjamin Sesko’s injury scare in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham last weekend, but Romano suggests any move for a new forward is unlikely.
That includes bringing back Hojlund from his season-long loan in Serie A, as the 22-year-old striker is not expected to feature for United again despite his promising start at Napoli.
Romano says he anticipates the Italian champions will sign Hojlund permanently after the season, with United potentially receiving a total package of €50m (£44m) for the striker.
Hojlund Unlikely to Return to Man Utd
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Romano, speaking on his YouTube channel, revealed that Man United are not expected to welcome Hojlund back in January, nor sign another forward after Sesko’s injury:
“No chance for Hojlund to return to Man United in January despite some rumours in England. Rasmus Hojlund feels like a Napoli player, not as a Man United player on loan.
“So it’s completely over between Hojlund and Manchester United and, again, my expectation is for Napoli to sign Hojlund on a permanent transfer.
“So the obligation to buy will be activated, and Man United will receive a€50 million package for Rasmus Hojlund.
“Also, Sesko injury is not that serious, it’s not an ACL, it’s not a very long injury, and so Man United don’t need to have an emergency solution in January.”
Hojlund returned to Italian football two seasons after joining Man United from Atalanta in the summer of 2023 and made a positive impact at Napoli in his first several games.
The £200,000-a-week Danish striker scored twice in his first four appearances in Serie A and also netted a brace in Napoli’s 2-1 win over Sporting CP in the Champions League.
After missing three games with a muscle issue, the 22-year-old has not scored for Napoli since his return yet, going goalless in his last four appearances in all competitions.
Hojlund made 95 appearances during his two-year stint at Old Trafford, scoring 26 goals and providing six assists, including 17 goal contributions in the Premier League.