Napoli striker search: Hojlund keen, wages a hurdle, Dovbyk option | OneFootball

With Romelu Lukaku's injury, Napoli is speeding up in the market to find a striker capable of supporting the offensive line alongside Lucca.

Napoli, the Azzurri on the hunt for a striker: Hojlund opens up, but the salary issue remains. Dovbyk is a concrete alternative

The first choice of the Neapolitan club is Rasmus Hojlund, a 2003-born forward from Manchester United, but the negotiation still faces a crucial hurdle: the salary requested by the player.

Hojlund opens to the transfer: the main request

Hojlund has already shown willingness to transfer, considering the possibility of a permanent departure from United, having been excluded from the first Premier League matches. The Danish forward desires a permanent solution or a loan with an obligation to buy, to ensure continuity and stability in the new experience.

The main issue remains the salary: Hojlund has asked for 6.5 million per season, an amount considered high by both Milan and Napoli. The Neapolitan club is evaluating the proposal, aware of the player's technical value and future potential. Napoli has already presented a starting offer: a paid loan between 5 and 6 million with a purchase option at 35-40 million, but Hojlund is aiming for an obligation to buy, a formula that would guarantee continuity and economic certainty for the future.

Napoli and United: the strategy

The Azzurri club intends to first convince the player, then negotiate directly with United, which has already shown willingness to sell. Hojlund is considered a strategic investment: young, under 21, he would not take up spots on the league list and has great growth potential, as demonstrated in the 2022/23 season in Bergamo.

Dovbyk, the ready alternative

If the negotiation with Hojlund becomes complicated, Napoli is looking at Artem Dovbyk, 27 years old, a forward from Roma. The former Girona player has already expressed willingness to transfer and would be happy to play at Maradona. Roma, interested in raising funds to meet UEFA regulations, would prefer a permanent sale but is open to discussing the terms.

Other profiles monitored by Napoli include Tolu Arokodare, 24 years old from Genk, who scored 23 goals last season, and Andrea Pinamonti, 26 years old, coming off a loan at Genoa. A high-cost profile, however, is Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea, less feasible due to economic constraints and salary.

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