Overview
- Hojlund is Napoli’s top scorer with nine goals across competitions, adding three assists and three braces including the latest at Cremona and one in the Supercoppa.
- Conte has elevated him to focal point status, praising his positional growth and pressing as the 22-year-old thrives in the 3-4-2-1 and links effectively with Neres.
- Napoli are reported to be on track to activate the mandatory purchase next summer for about €50 million after a €6 million loan, with a release clause of €85 million effective from 2027 payable in three instalments.
- Coverage in Italy highlights a sharp rise in his market valuation, with some analysis suggesting the agreed buy fee could prove a bargain if his form holds.
- With Lukaku still sidelined, Hojlund remains the first-choice striker as Conte studies potential coexistence, and the Dane says he is happy in Naples after United told him he was not in their plans.