Manchester United could sell Rasmus Hojlund to Napoli in transfer deal exchange for striker Victor Osimhen - Paper Round

Serie A side Napoli could offer Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund an escape route, with Victor Osimhen, on loan at Galatasaray, potentially heading in the opposite direction. Meanwhile, The Red Devils could be tempted by Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, Real Madrid could hijack Arsenal's plan to sign Martin Zubimendi, and Newcastle will resist any offers for Alexander Isak.

Hojlund-Osimhen swap deal on the cards

Manchester United could sign Victor Osimhen this summer with Rasmus Hojlund heading to Napoli in a player-exchange.

A report in The Sun claims Hojlund, who has scored eight goals in 39 appearances so far this season, is open to leaving Old Trafford, paving the way for Osimhen to join Ruben Amorim’s side.

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Osimhen is currently on loan from Napoli at Turkish giants Galatasaray, where he has netted 26 times in 30 games.

"Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has emerged as a target for Napoli, according to reports," reads the article.

"Italian outlet La Gazzetta dello Sport has claimed that Napoli want to sign him.

"Man Utd allegedly want £50m for the striker, who is understood to be open to a return to Italy.

"Napoli believe that convincing Hojlund to complete the switch will not be difficult.

"Should the Denmark international swap United for Napoli this summer, it may open the door for a huge swap deal that could see Victor Osimhen head the other way."

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Man Utd could move for Nmecha

Manchester United could make a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha, it has been claimed.

A disappointing league campaign for Dortmund may mean the 24-year-old is available, and The Red Devils could lure him to the club for £40 million this summer.

"Felix Nmecha is the latest player who is said to be of interest to Manchester United. And while Borussia Dortmund don't want to sell the Germany star, they are resigned to the fact that they may have to consider cashing in on some players due to their poor season," reads an article in the Mirror.

"As first revealed by Bild, Nmecha is admired by United and they would be keen on adding the £40 million-rated midfielder to their squad. The 24-year-old is among Dortmund's top stars, but their own struggles this season could mean a summer exit is inevitable.

"The report goes on to outline that such a situation would likely force the Bundesliga outfit to cash in on one of their saleable assets, such as Nmecha. Dortmund could, however, consider selling one of Gregor Kobel, Jamie Gittens or Karim Adeyemi before Nmecha, who they desperately want to retain."

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Real could hijack Arsenal plan to sign Zubimendi

Real Madrid could reportedly hijack Arsenal’s plans to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.

Arsenal have been linked with a move for the Spain international, but a report in the Mail claims Los Blancos could make a £51m bid to keep him in La Liga.

"Real Madrid are interested in signing Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi this summer, according to a report," states a Daily Mail article.

"According to Diario AS, Carlo Ancelotti and Co are keen to add more Spanish players to their squad, with just five home nation players currently on their books."

Newcastle to resist offers for Isak

Newcastle chair Yasir Al-Rumayyan has "ordered" the club to resist any offers for Alexander Isak this summer.

The Sun claims Eddie Howe’s side will resist any bids for their star man, who is said to be in big demand after helping the club to their first domestic trophy in 70 years.

Furthermore, The Magpies are also reportedly interested in Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, who has also been linked with Real Madrid.

"Newcastle have made keeping Alexander Isak their top priority - and have Dean Huijsen as their No. 1 defensive target," writes the outlet.

"Isak, who cost £63m from Real Sociedad in 2022, is under contract for another three years and will start talks over a new deal this summer.

"But both Arsenal and Liverpool are plotting summer swoops and now Barcelona have joined the long-list of admirers.

"Newcastle are expecting more noise from those clubs interested to try and unsettle their talisman.

"But Toon chiefs have no intentions of letting him go and their Saudi chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has even ordered them to resist any offers for his favourite player.

"Meanwhile, after missing out on Crystal Palace’s England international Marc Guehi last year, they are ready to battle it out to land Bournemouth’s Huijsen."

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