Overview
- Napoli and Manchester United have agreed a season-long loan for Rasmus Hojlund that converts to a permanent move if Napoli qualify for the Champions League.
- The structure reported by multiple outlets sets a €6m loan fee with a €44m obligation to buy triggered by Champions League qualification.
- Hojlund has arrived in Italy and is undergoing medicals, with the transfer still subject to his final consent and completion of formalities.
- Napoli accelerated their striker search after Romelu Lukaku suffered a thigh injury expected to sideline him for several months.
- Hojlund has been left out of Manchester United’s early-season squads following heavy attacking recruitment, while some reports add a 5% sell-on for United and a €90m release clause in the Napoli contract.