MU ready to part ways with £62 million striker

Manchester United faces a crucial decision regarding the future of a highly anticipated striker.

Manchester United is entering a critical phase in their squad rebuilding plan, and the future of striker Rasmus Hojlund remains a hot topic. Despite new complications concerning the permanent transfer clause from Napoli, the Red Devils’ management remains optimistic about completing the deal in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Last summer, Man United underwent a major overhaul of their attack, spending around £200 million to bring in several new players. In this context, Rasmus Hojlund was loaned to Napoli to ease pressure and open up attacking options at Old Trafford. This decision initially showed positive signs, with newcomers like Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo making notable impacts, highlighted by their impressive performance in the 3-2 victory over Arsenal.

Hojlund’s spot at Man United has been taken over by Benjamin Šeško. The Slovenian forward hasn’t fully exploded yet but has scored 4 goals in 11 Premier League starts, providing rotation options for coach Michael Carrick during a congested fixture schedule.

Meanwhile, in Serie A, Hojlund has had a fairly smooth start with Napoli. Although his form dipped at one point, the Danish striker has regained confidence and currently reached 10 goals across all competitions. This performance has earned him continued trust from the coaching staff of the southern Italian club.

According to the agreement between the two clubs, Napoli must buy Hojlund outright for about £38 million if they qualify for the UEFA Champions League. However, as Serie A enters its most intense phase, Napoli currently sits fourth, just one point ahead of the fifth place, so this mandatory clause has yet to be triggered for sure.

Nevertheless, according to TEAMtalk sources, Man United still believes Napoli will reach a permanent transfer dealeven if they fail to finish the season in the Champions League spots. This is due to Hojlund’s significantly improved form and the Red Devils’ desire to settle the future of the striker who cost them £64 million in 2023 as soon as possible.

The willingness to “cut losses” on Hojlund shows that Man United prioritizes long-term stability and efficiency. With several other players potentially leaving Old Trafford in the summer, the Red Devils will need to reinvest heavily to strengthen the squad. Experts predict that Man United will almost certainly add at least one quality midfielder and bolster defensive depth.

Currently, Michael Carrick’s squad is considered deep enough to compete, but to achieve the goal of returning to the Champions League, Man United will need to secure truly fitting signings in the next season.