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Ramus Hojlund is set to leave Manchester United (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United have reached a ‘verbal agreement’ over a deal for Rasmus Hojlund to leave Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim has made it clear he wants Hojlund to leave by leaving the striker out of his matchday squads at the start of the 2025-26 season.
Hojlund was Manchester United’s first-choice striker last season but endured a miserable spell in front of goal, scoring just four times in the league.
United have been open to offers for Hojlund since signing Benjamin Sesko in a £74m deal from RB Leipzig.
Hojlund wanted to stay put and fight for his place but has accepted his Manchester United career is over due to Amorim’s brutal selections.
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A number of clubs registered interest in signing the 22-year-old and Napoli have emerged as the frontrunners to strike a deal.
According to Italian transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, United have now reached a ‘verbal agreement’ with Napoli over a deal for Hojlund.
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Ruben Amorim sanctioned the transfer exit (Picture: Getty)
It is claimed Hojlund will join the Serie A giants on a season-long loan deal with an obligation to make his stay permanent next summer for 45m euros (£39m).
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