Man Utd take major step towards £36m deal after Friday night developments

Man Utd take major step towards £36m deal after Friday night developments

Napoli’s 4-0 thumping of Cremonese last night further cemented their place in the top four.

While the Scudetto looks as though it’ll be transferred into Inter Milan’s hands next month, Napoli can take at least some solace in knowing they’re on course to reclaim their spot in Europe’s elite competition next term.

In qualifying for the Champions League, they will also then have no choice but to activate Rasmus Hojlund’s £36 million buy clause.

The deal will give Manchester United a welcome financial boost early on in the summer, which can then be reinvested in either a direct replacement for the Dane to play backup to Benjamin Sesko, or it can go towards their midfield overhaul.

Last night, Hojlund thought he’d etched his name onto the scoresheet and secured his 11th goal of the term, until his strike was recorded as an own-goal due to the reflection it took off of Filippo Terracciano on its way in.

Former United star and Carrington graduate Scott McTominay did notch his ninth goal, though, as he gears up for his first-ever World Cup with Scotland this summer.

Hojlund will depart Old Trafford for good after spending only two full seasons plying his trade for the club.