Overview

• Napoli plan to present final terms on Monday after accelerating talks following Romelu Lukaku’s injury.
• Italian reports say Rasmus Hojlund and his father have signaled openness to the move after direct contact with the club.
• Manchester United prefer either a permanent transfer or a loan with a mandatory purchase clause rather than a simple loan.
• Figures under discussion include about £34m plus £4m in loan fees or a €5m loan followed by a €40m obligation, with salary terms still not agreed.
• United’s drive to raise funds and Napoli’s parallel pursuit of Eljif Elmas frame the negotiations, with a reported Scott McTominay call to Hojlund part of the outreach.