Manchester United face Rasmus Hojlund nightmare amid Nicolas Jackson news
Manchester United could find it difficult to offload Rasmus Hojlund amid Napoli’s interest in Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.
Hojlund has become surplus to requirements at Old Trafford since Man United signed Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
The 22-year-old has not featured in a matchday squad for the Red Devils in the Premier League this term, indicating that he is set for the exit door.
Meanwhile, Napoli are interested in signing Hojlund amid an injury suffered by former Red Devils star Romelu Lukaku.
Manchester United could find it tough to offload Rasmus Hojlund amid Nicolas Jackson update
While Hojlund’s future is yet to be resolved, Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fulham on Sunday, 24 August.
Ruben Amorim’s men remain winless in the Premier League, having lost 1-0 to Arsenal on the opening weekend.
Meanwhile, The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg revealed via X on Tuesday, 26 August, that Napoli remain interested in Jackson.
That development is a blow to Amorim’s chances of parting company with Hojlund, as the defending Serie A champions don’t need to sign both players.
Napoli should favour Nicolas Jackson signing over Rasmus Hojlund
Similarly to Hojlund at Manchester United, after Amorim’s side signed Sesko, Jackson has fallen down the pecking order at Chelsea, as Enzo Maresca has acquired fellow strikers Joao Pedro and Liam Delap this summer.
Meanwhile, Football Insider have exclusively revealed that Bayern Munich have opened talks to sign Jackson, as Vincent Kompany’s men vie to win another Bundesliga title.
| Rasmus Hojlund stats | Premier League 2024/25 |
| Appearances | 32 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Assists | 0 |
However, Napoli should be eager to win the race for the Chelsea man, as he would bring them more quality than Man United outcast Hojlund.
Hojlund notched a poor return of four goals and zero assists in the Premier League last season, whereas Jackson managed a significantly more respectable tally of 10 goals and five assists.
Napoli’s business this summer, including the acquisition of former Manchester City ace Kevin De Bruyne proves how eager Antonio Conte is to win two consecutive Serie A titles.
Consequently, Manchester United could struggle to offload Hojlund to Conte’s men, as they pursue a deal for Jackson.