Manchester United ned to sell players before the end of the current transfer window and Rasmus Hojlund appears ready to leave.
The club’s summer spending has already crossed the £200m [$270m] mark, and without the cushion of European football, the club are pushing for meaningful sales to keep their financial rules in order.
That pressure has turned Hojlund’s situation into one of the most closely watched developments of the window with thee Dane considering his next step.
According to Corriere Dello Sport, sources close to Napoli expect clarity on his situation in the next 48 hours, when Antonio Conte’s team are prepared to present their final terms.
Napoli’s pursuit has gathered pace after Romelu Lukaku’s injury left them short of a recognised striker.
Club officials have reportedly spoken directly with Hojlund and his father Anders, and the 22-year-old has given a positive response to the project on offer.
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The promise of UEFA Champions League football and the responsibility of leading a side with Napoli’s stature has convinced him to consider leaving Old Trafford just two years after his arrival.
The timeline of the deal now hinges on how quickly the final details can be settled between the clubs.
Salary and transfer structure hold up Hojlund exit
The structure of the transfer is not seen as an obstacle for United, who will accept either a permanent deal or a loan, with a mandatory obligation to buy in 2026.
What matters most is the size of that obligation, with figures of £34m [$46m] – plus £4m [$5.5m] in loan fees – under discussion and a salary package that remains unsettled with the 22-year-old.
Until an agreement is struck on wages, the gap between Napoli and the striker cannot fully close, and United can only wait in the background.
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