Napoli are reportedly on the verge of securing a deal for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, with midfielder Scott McTominay playing a pivotal role in persuading the Danish forward to make the move to Italy.
According to reports from Italian publication Corriere dello Sport, Napoli are "edging ever closer" to finalizing an agreement for Hojlund, who has fallen out of favor at Old Trafford following the arrival of Benjamin Sesko as the club's new first-choice striker.
The Denmark international has yet to feature in any Premier League matches this season under new manager Ruben Amorim, signaling his diminished role in the squad's plans moving forward.
In what could prove to be a decisive development, McTominay reportedly reached out to Hojlund over the weekend in an effort to convince him to join the Serie A giants. This personal intervention is believed to be a "decisive step towards a definitive yes" from the striker.
Hojlund is no stranger to Italian football, having previously played for Atalanta before his move to Manchester United. This familiarity with Serie A could make the transition back to Italian football smoother for the 22-year-old forward.
While Napoli appears to be leading the race, AC Milan has also expressed interest in acquiring Hojlund's services during this summer transfer window.
The potential departure of Hojlund would mark another significant change in Manchester United's attacking lineup as Amorim continues to reshape the squad according to his tactical vision.
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