Scott McTominay calls Rasmus Hojlund to convince ex-Man Utd team-mate to join him at Napoli as Italian giants ready €45m transfer swoop

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Scott McTominay has reportedly called Rasmus Hojlund in an attempt to lure his former Manchester United team-mate to Napoli this summer.

WHAT HAPPENED?

McTominay, who made 34 appearances alongside Hojlund during their time together at Old Trafford, is doing all he can to convince the striker to move to the Serie A champions, according to Italian publication Corriere Dello Sport. The report claims that United could be open to a €5 million loan deal with an obligation to buy for an additional €40m (£35m/$47m).

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THE BIGGER PICTURE

Hojlund, 22, has been strongly linked with Serie A duo Napoli and Milan after struggling for game time under Red Devils boss Ruben Amorim. The Denmark international has been left out of the matchday squad for United's opening two Premier League matches of the 2025-26 season against Arsenal and Fulham.

DID YOU KNOW?

McTominay, 28, has been a revelation since swapping United for Napoli in the summer of 2024. The Scotland international scored 12 goals in 34 Serie A appearances in 2024-25 as Antonio Conte's men pipped Inter to the league title.

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WHAT NEXT FOR NAPOLI AND MAN UTD?

McTominay and Napoli return to Serie A action when they play host to Cagliari on August 30. Meanwhile, United travel to League Two outfit Grimsby Town in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.