Ruben Amorim is already planning for a crucial summer at Manchester United, with player sales expected to shape the club’s transfer activity.
The Red Devils are eyeing a new striker and are considering multiple options, including Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, who has a £30 million release clause that becomes active if the Championship side are relegated.
Amorim’s recruitment team reportedly see Delap as an upgrade on the current crop of strikers, including Joshua Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund, both of whom have failed to hit the heights expected this season.
Zirkzee, on loan from Bologna, is attracting interest in Italy once again, and a return to Serie A could be on the cards for the Dutchman.
However, all signs now point to another forward being pushed closer to the Old Trafford exit door.
Rasmus Hojlund, signed for an initial £64 million last summer, is drawing strong interest from Serie A, with Napoli, AC Milan, and Juventus all monitoring his situation, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Romano reports that clubs are “ready to start concrete contacts” if Manchester United open the door to a summer sale, with Napoli believed to be leading the chase.
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The Italian outfit would reportedly be open to a part-exchange deal involving Hojlund and star striker Victor Osimhen, who has long been admired by United’s hierarchy.
While no formal negotiations have begun, the links are beginning to intensify as United’s pursuit of a new No. 9 gains momentum.
Juventus and Milan are also said to still rate Hojlund highly despite his patchy form in England, having scored just three league goals this season.
Yet, United face a tricky financial dilemma.
Due to amortisation accounting, the club would need to receive at least £38.4 million for Hojlund to avoid taking a hit on Financial Fair Play regulations.
Given the financial constraints of Serie A sides, a loan exit or part-swap appears more realistic unless a significant offer is tabled.
If Hojlund does depart, it would pave the way for a new lead striker at Old Trafford, with Amorim expected to make that position a top priority ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Serie A clubs are monitoring Rasmus Højlund situation ahead of the summer transfer window.
If Manchester United decided to sell Højlund to bring in a new striker in the summer, Italian clubs would be ready to start concrete contacts. pic.twitter.com/XDfWZNLjST
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) April 10, 2025
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