Napoli have entered the race to sign Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund after suffering a major injury blow on the eve of the new campaign. Romelu Lukaku, the former Man Utd forward, is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a thigh injury in Napoli’s final pre-season friendly against Olympiacos at the weekend.

Rasmus Hojlund has found himself sidelined at Manchester United after the arrival of Benjamin Sesko but a return to Serie A is now on the cards thanks to an injury

Here are four potential destinations for Højlund this summer. It was a brief but productive spell with Atalanta that convinced Man Utd of Højlund’s talent and potential in 2023, with the club splurging as much as £72 million ($99 million) to sign the centre forward.

While it would appear the Denmark international is heading for the exit door, Ruben Amorim has set him a challenge. "He has to fight for his place,” the Man United boss told reporters when explaining his decision to leave Hojlund out for the visit of the Gunners.