Italian agent claims swap deal between Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund is “feasible” | OneFootball

A blockbuster swap deal between Manchester United and Napoli could potentially be on the cards this summer if an Italian agent is to be believed.

The Red Devils have had a difficult time in front of goal this season and finished the Premier League campaign with only 57 goals, the joint worst in the top 10 alongside Crystal Palace.

Striker Rasmus Hojlund was signed for £72m in the summer and had a rollercoaster of a first season in England.

On the plus side, he scored 16 goals in all competitions, with an FA Cup final still to play, and is the club’s top goal scorer.

On the minus side, he suffered two significant goal droughts and at times put up embarrassing statistics in terms of touches and passes completed as he seemed cut adrift from his teammates.

His fellow players were even reported not to trust him and this has led to the reduced amount of passes the Dane has received during his time at the club.

Furthermore, the lack of options at the club due to Antony Martial being missing in action since December and United’s failure to purchase an experienced striking option last summer, meant all the pressure was heaped on the 21 year old forward.

Therefore, it has been heavily reported that the Old Trafford side are keen to bring in further striking reinforcements in the summer. And one Italian agent, Andrea D’Amico, suggests that there could be a left-field idea to bolster United’s striking options.

In an interview covered by tuttunapoli.net, the agent was asked about Hojlund joining Napoli and claimed that a sensational swap deal between the Dane and Victor Osimhen is “feasible” this summer.

Speculating on the Nigerian striker’s future he said, “he speaks English, the Premier League is the most important championship in the world. He’s not going to Barcelona and Real Madrid and if he doesn’t go to PSG or Bayern either, he will only be left with the Premier League.”

In addition, “Manchester United respect the characteristics of Osimhen and in short, it’s a plausible scenario.”

United have been heavily linked to Osimhen in the past, as the striker plundered 31 goals in 39 matches last season.

He has had a quieter season this year, scoring 17 in 31 matches in what has been a much more tumultuous season for Napoli in comparison to last.

It has been reported that after seemingly appearing out of the race for the Nigerian, Erik ten Hag’s men are back in it alongside Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain.

However, it seems fanciful that United would give up on their huge investment in Hojlund after just one season, especially after he will likely finish as the club’s top scorer.

In addition, United require depth up front, so even landing a top goalscorer like Osimhen would be tinged by the fact they would still be left with only one recognised striker in the senior squad, were they to include Hojlund as part of the deal.

With United’s PSR problems and a reported miniscule £35m transfer budget before sales, INEOS will need to get creative with deals but this proposed idea seems to be somewhat outlandish.

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