Napoli have made direct contact with Manchester United for Rasmus Hojlund
Manchester United’s new season did not start as expected. In the first ten minutes of the match against Arsenal, the team showed both energy and intention, but that lead soon disappeared. Altay Bayindir made a mistake in catching the ball on a simple corner, and Riccardo Calafiori scored with his head to give the lead.
After this, United tried, and Benjamin Sesko was brought on from the bench by Ruben Amorim, but the equaliser was not found. Bryan Mbeumo created a chance with a brilliant bicycle kick, then tried to score with a header, but David Raya stopped it. When the match ended, only disappointment was clearly seen on the faces of Manchester United.
The chapter of Rasmus Højlund and Napoli’s interest
More than this defeat, there was talk about Rasmus Højlund. Amorim left him out of the squad for the Arsenal match and made it clear that he is no longer a part of his plans. Last season, too, the Danish striker could not make a big impact for United. There were many chances, but both the number of goals and the impact were less than expected. Now reports are suggesting that the player is ready to leave the club after getting snubbed from the squad. Meanwhile, Fabrizio Romano‘s report further heated the atmosphere.
Napoli have made direct contact with Manchester United for Rasmus Hojlund.
If Rasmus Hojlund is not in Amorim’s plans, he should move to Napoli or another club permanently
According to Romano, Napoli have held direct talks with United. Romelu Lukaku has been injured for more than three months, and that is why Napoli has asked about taking Højlund on loan. They have sought information about the terms of the deal. Amorim’s thinking is clearly visible here; he is trusting Joshua Zirkzee and considers him the main striker of the team.
The Dane has now become just an additional option for him due to repeatedly missing opportunities last season. At the same time, the message is also coming from the internal environment of the club that United do not want to sell Zirkzee at any cost. In such a situation, Amorim now has a clear plan for the striker’s position.
Opinion: Højlund’s future and Amorim’s decision
Napoli’s move to loan out the 22-year-old striker is understandable as they need an immediate replacement in Lukaku’s absence, but the question is whether Højlund will fit into their system or if he will be just a temporary solution. In our opinion, Napoli are doing the right thing by taking him on loan, and if the Dane performs, then the Serie A club will sign him.
As for Amorim’s decision, he has taken a risk by trusting Joshua Zirkzee behind Sesko, but it is probably the right move. The team need a reliable and consistent player to back up the Slovenian, and Højlund has not given that assurance yet.
The question now is what the Dane himself would like to do. If he is not in Amorim’s plans, he should move to Napoli or another club permanently. A loan deal might change his situation for a while, but his future at United looks all but over. As fans, that’s a harsh truth, but it’s the reality. Meanwhile, Manchester United are among the clubs that are interested in Nathan Collins.