Napoli in talks for Hojlund, €10 million gap with Manchester United | OneFootball

Napoli offers 5 million for a loan and 35 million for a mandatory buyout. There's a 10 million gap with United. Milan has pulled out.

Napoli-Hojlund: Negotiations ongoing, 10 million gap with Manchester United

Napoli is speeding up efforts to bring Rasmus Hojlund to Mount Vesuvius. After offensive difficulties in the early season matches, the club is decisively targeting the Danish forward to replace the injured Romelu Lukaku. The negotiation with Manchester United is in full swing, and both parties are working to reach an agreement by September 1st, the closing day of the summer transfer window.

Napoli's proposal: loan plus mandatory buyout

Aurelio De Laurentiis's club has presented an offer structured as a 5 million euro loan with a mandatory buyout set at 35 million. However, the Red Devils value the player at 45 million just for the buyout, with a gap of about 10 million currently separating the two parties. This gap is considered bridgeable, so much so that optimism is filtering through Napoli about a positive conclusion to the negotiation.

Reasons for the acceleration

The urgency for a new forward increased after Lorenzo Lucca's lackluster performance against Sassuolo. The former Udinese player, still weighed down by preparation, never managed to pose a threat or offer deep solutions. In the end, Antonio Conte opted for an emergency solution, deploying Kevin De Bruyne as a false nine, flanked by Lang and Neres. A temporary strategy, but not sustainable in the long run, especially considering the numerous commitments awaiting Napoli between the league and cups.

Next steps

Napoli intends to close the deal by the end of the transfer window, bolstered by Hojlund's willingness, who favors the Italian destination and the opportunity to play a leading role. Economic details remain to be ironed out: if Manchester United opens up to a figure closer to a total of 40 million, a positive outcome could be reached in the coming days.

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