European giants step up talks with Man United striker Rasmus Hojlund after he was axed from squad by Ruben Amorim – and he could link up with a former Old Trafford teammate

Napoli are stepping up talks with Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund.

The Italians want the Denmark international following injury to Romelu Lukaku and Hojlund is interested in a permanent switch after being told he will receive limited opportunities at Old Trafford this season.

Napoli face competition from AC Milan, who have also expressed an interest in the striker.

Daily Mail Sport last week revealed Milan offered a £4.5million loan fee with an option to buy for £39m. 

It came after Fulham showed a tentative interest in Hojlund. The Cottagers has been weighing up a move for the player as Rodrigo Muniz is the subject of bids from Atalanta.

However, Hojlund has been digging in his heels saying he wants to stay and fight for his place – despite Benjamin Sesko arriving for £73million as part of a new look £200m frontline.

In a clear sign his future lies away from Old Trafford, Hojlund was also left out of the squad by manager Ruben Amorim for United’s 1-0 defeat by Arsenal in their Premier League opener on Sunday.

He has scored 26 goals in 95 appearances for United since signing from Atalanta for £72m in the summer of 2023.

If he moves to Napoli, Hojlund will re-unite with former United teammate Scott McTominay, who won the league with Antonio Conte’s side in his first season in Italy.