Victor Osimhen BOMBSHELL: Man Utd swap deal is 'complicated'

Cameron Smith

25 Feb 2025 12:00 CST
4 min read

Napoli are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United forward Rasmus Hojlund, although a swap deal involving Victor Osimhen has been described as “complicated.”

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Hojlund has struggled since his €73.9 million move to Old Trafford in 2023 and Ruben Amorim is eager to sign an adequate replacement during the upcoming summer transfer window in a bid to improve Man Utd’s fortunes.

The Denmark international is keen to fight for his place at the club, but Man Utd are reportedly “losing patience” with the 22-year-old and are fearful that his recent goal drought could complicate a potential summer sale.

Hojlund is without a goal in his last 16 appearances across all competitions and with Joshua Zirkzee also failing to impress, Man Utd are desperate to land a new centre forward this summer.

Osimhen is their priority target and the Red Devils are hoping to sell Hojlund in order to fund a move for the Nigeria superstar.

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Despite Hojlund’s recent woes, Napoli are interested in signing him this summer, according to talkSPORT, although the Serie A giants are only willing to pay “a fraction” of the €73.9m fee it cost Man Utd to purchase him from Atalanta.

Furthermore, a swap deal involving Osimhen and Hojlund has been described as “complicated,” despite the fact that a transfer could suit all parties.

Ruben Amorim on Rasmus Hojlund

After Man Utd’s 2-1 win over Leicester City in the FA Cup in early February, Amorim was eager to remain positive, despite Hojlund’s recent struggles.

“He’s a character, players from that kind of character from that country, they always want more, they want to score, they feel the critics,” Amorim said. “It’s a good thing but he will improve.”