Napoli are getting ready to agreeing a deal to sign Rasmus Hojlund with former Manchester United star Scott McTominay playing a key role in convincing the striker to hitch the Italian champions.
Hojlund has been told he can leave Old Trafford this summer with United signing Benjamin Sesko as their latest first-choice striker.
The Denmark international has been reluctant to depart, determined to remain and fight for his place. But having been not noted of the squad for United’s opening games of the brand new Premier League season, he’s now open to a return to Italy.
AC Milan have shown interest but Napoli now look like leading the race, keen to sign one other striker after losing Romelu Lukaku to injury.
McTominay had one season playing alongside Hojlund but left Manchester last summer to hitch the Italian giants.
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The Scotland international had a spectacular first season in Italy, adored by Napoli supporters as he helped fire them to the Serie A title.
With Napoli hoping to persuade Hojlund to make the identical move, McTominay has been in touch with the striker urging him to hitch him in Naples.
Corriere dello Sport report Napoli are ‘edging ever closer’ to a take care of Hojlund with McTominay calling him over the weekend.
The report claims the decision is prone to be a ‘decisive step towards a definitive yes’ from the previous Atalanta star.
Hojlund himself has pushed for a loan move that features an obligation to make the move everlasting next summer.
United are prepared to sanction such a move, hoping to gather a €40million (£34.6m) fee next yr on top of an initial €5m (£4.3m) loan fee.
Hojlund joined United from Atalanta in a £72m deal two years ago. While he showed loads of promise in his first season, his 2024-25 campaign was a disaster, scoring just two Premier League goals.
United hope to dump the striker before the summer transfer window closes on 1 September.
The club are also still hoping to maneuver on Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho in the approaching days.
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