Overview

• Napoli completed the move on deadline day, with president Aurelio De Laurentiis announcing Højlund's arrival on loan from Manchester United.
• Multiple reports say the deal includes a €6 million loan fee and a €44 million obligation to buy that activates if Napoli qualify for the Champions League.
• Højlund joins to replace Romelu Lukaku, who is expected to miss months with a thigh injury sustained in preseason.
• The 22-year-old fell out of favour at United after summer signings Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, having scored 26 goals in 95 games since a 2023 move from Atalanta.
• Reporting indicates United retain a five per cent sell-on, a possible €85–90 million release clause in Højlund's Napoli contract, and potential PSR relief if the purchase obligation is triggered.