Napoli are pushing to get a deal for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund done by Monday as they seek a quick replacement for Romelu Lukaku.
That’s [according to Corriere dello Sport](https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/calcio-mercato/napoli/2025/08/23-142699311/per_hojlund_al_napoli_sono_giorni_decisivi_i_dettagli_della_trattativa_con_il_manchester_united), who report that the Manchester United striker is Napoli’s first choice to replace the injured Belgian.
Discussions have been initiated with Manchester United, and the player and the hope is that they can reach an agreement, or at least a turning point, as early as Monday.
The belief is that the negotiations will take off over the next few days, particularly as Hojlund has given his approval to a move to Naples. That’s a significant first step for the Italian champions.
They’re still working on reaching a definitive agreement about his salary but the gap between his asking price and the offer made is seen as bridgeable.
The transfer fee for Manchester United remains to be finalised. The Red Devils would like the striker to leave permanently but would accept a loan with an obligation to buy. The price is yet to be agreed upon.
But the feeling at Napoli is that Monday could be the key day for negotiations to turn and the deal pushed along.