Napoli step up Hojlund chase, echoes of Osimhen-Kvaratskhelia era | OneFootball

Napoli is ready to take the final step to bring home Rasmus Hojlund, the Danish striker identified by Antonio Conte as the ideal reinforcement after Romelu Lukaku’s injury.

Manchester United, Hojlund, Napoli accelerates: a move reminiscent of the Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia era

A complex negotiation, but in line with the strategy that has already brought profiles like Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia to Napoli: young, talented, and with enormous potential for growth.

A strategic deal: loan with option to buy

According to reports from Gazzetta dello Sport and Sky Sport, today could be decisive in bringing the parties closer together. Giovanni Manna is in constant contact with Manchester United to define the terms: Napoli is pushing for a loan with an option to buy, a move in full Aurelio De Laurentiis style, combining financial sustainability with technical prospects.

The main sticking point remains the salary: Hojlund currently earns around 2.8 million euros, while the Neapolitan club is willing to raise the offer to 4–4.5 million. This gap can be bridged, especially considering the striker’s desire to relaunch his career in Serie A.

Conte pushes for closure: Hojlund is the top target

Antonio Conte has not hidden his preferences: Hojlund is the player he wants to lead the attack, even while waiting for Lukaku’s recovery. The coach and president De Laurentiis discussed the deal at length during a meeting in Ischia, reiterating the need not to repeat past mistakes, such as last transfer window’s failure to promptly replace Kvaratskhelia.

Why Hojlund is considered an “ADL-style coup”

The Danish striker, 22 years old and formerly of Atalanta, has characteristics that recall the transfer policy which brought players to Naples who later fully blossomed: physical power, raw talent, hunger for success, and vast room for improvement. An investment looking to the future, but one that can make an immediate impact both in the league and in the Champions League.

The next 48 hours will be decisive

Napoli wants to avoid delays that could complicate the season. The next 48 hours will be crucial: if an agreement with Manchester United is reached, Hojlund could become the new offensive leader by the end of the transfer window.

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