Manchester United have received a major boost in their attempt to sell Rasmus Hojlund this summer.
Napoli are looking to sign a new centre-forward after Romelu Lukaku suffered a muscle injury.
The Belgium international is expected to be sidelined for three months, forcing the Italian outfit to explore their options in the transfer market.
According to reliable journalist Ben Jacobs, Napoli are considering a move for Hojlund, who is valued at £40 million by United.
The Red Devils want to permanently part ways with Hojlund but could entertain a loan under the right conditions.
The Denmark international has lost all his confidence after a dreadful 2024-25 season.
He netted only four Premier League goals in over 30 games.
Manager Ruben Amorim backed the young striker but his underwhelming performances kept hurting the team.
The 22-year-old was repeatedly bullied off the ball by defenders and failed to link up with his teammates.
United confirmed before the pre-season that Marcus Rashford, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia would aim to find a new club this summer.
Rasmus Hojlund was not originally part of this ‘bomb squad’ but Amorim’s recent actions suggest that he is also deemed surplus to requirements.
Hojlund was rooted to bench in the last pre-season game and was dropped from the matchday squad against Arsenal in the Premier League curtain-raiser.
With the arrival of Benjamin Sesko, Hojlund is bound to receive limited game time.
A move to Napoli would a be a perfect chance for the young Dane to rediscover the spark that attracted United to sign him from Atalanta in 2023.
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