Manchester United have reached a stage in the transfer window where departures are no longer an option but a necessity and Rasmus Hojlund has become one of the names around whom serious conversations are unfolding.
The club’s summer spending has already crossed the £200m [$270m] mark and without the cushion of European football, there are talks meaningful sales must now follow to keep financial rules in order.
That pressure has turned Hojlund’s situation into one of the most closely watched developments of the window with serious talks now taking shape.
According to Corriere Dello Sport, club sources expect clarity on his situation as soon as Monday [August 25], when Napoli are preparing to present their final terms.
Napoli’s pursuit has gathered pace after Romelu Lukaku’s injury left them short of a recognized striker.
Reportedly, officials from the club have 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 Champions League football and the responsibility of leading a side with Napoli’s stature have convinced him to consider leaving Old Trafford only a two year after his arrival.
His openness has cleared the way for discussions to move toward the structure of the deal.
That timeline now hinges on how quickly numbers can be settled between the clubs.
Salary gap and transfer structure hold the key to breakthrough for Man United and Napoli
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.
What matters most is the size of that obligation, with figures of £34m plus £4m on loan fees under discussion and the salary package that remains unsettled.
Until an agreement is struck on wages, the gap between Napoli and the striker cannot fully close.
