Rasmus Hojlund: United supply striker to Euro giants regardless of Napoli’s bid to seal deal


Rasmus Hojlund is anticipated to depart Manchester United this summer season, having didn’t hit prime type on the Theatre of Goals.

When United pulled off his £73 million signing from Atalanta, the hope was that he could be the remedy to their goalscoring woes. However he by no means fairly turned that participant.

Throughout 62 Premier League appearances, Hojlund managed simply 14 targets, a return so underwhelming that change felt inevitable.

Some would argue that change arrived with the £74 million swoop for Benjamin Sesko, a deal that noticed United beat Newcastle to one of many Bundesliga’s brightest abilities.

Sesko’s arrival was, in some ways, the ultimate nail within the coffin for Hojlund’s United profession. With the Slovenian in, the 22-year-old was allegedly advised he could be higher off in search of a transfer, with sport time clearly set to be restricted.

Nonetheless, Hojlund remained adamant that he needed to battle for his place underneath Ruben Amorim. However his omission from the matchday squad in United’s Premier League opener in opposition to Arsenal made it painfully clear: staying was now not a viable possibility.

Italy calling

Happily for the Dane, curiosity from Serie A was sturdy. AC Milan, Atalanta, and Napoli all entered the race for his signature.

Initially, it appeared like a three-horse Italian chase, however Milan pivoted to Victor Boniface, whereas Atalanta are but to make a concrete transfer.

Napoli, nonetheless, have remained probably the most critical suitor. Antonio Conte’s aspect have been pushing arduous to seal the deal, working to seek out an settlement with each United and the participant.

Bayern come up in Hojlund exit discuss

Then got here a twist from Germany, as Sky Sports activities Germany’s Florian Plettenberg dropped an intriguing declare concerning the striker.

“Rasmus Hojlund has been and continues to be provided to FC Bayern on mortgage. The choice is on the desk, however Bayern haven’t bitten but and are exploring different prospects,” Plettenberg reported.

“Napoli are concretely engaged on a mortgage deal for Hojlund. The participant’s camp expects {that a} choice will take a number of extra days.”

United’s dual-track technique, providing Hojlund to Bayern whereas Napoli pushes arduous, would increase eyebrows.

It might be a ploy to nudge Napoli into assembly their calls for. Or maybe INEOS imagine Bayern would supply a greater platform for Hojlund to rediscover his mojo and increase his worth forward of subsequent summer season.

If Vincent Kompany’s Bayern had been to make the leap, it might be a dream situation for the Dane, studying underneath Harry Kane, growing in a system constructed for attacking aptitude. What a chance that may be.

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