Manchester United are set to kick off their summer transfer business in style, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that the club will complete a €44 million deal "next week." The move will see striker Rasmus Hojlund's loan to Napoli become a permanent transfer, marking the first major outgoing of the summer window for the Red Devils.

Romano reported on Sunday that the "plan [is] confirmed" for United to receive the £38 million buy fee they cleverly inserted into the loan terms last summer. Napoli had no choice but to trigger the clause once their Champions League qualification was secured, but the Italian club and their Sporting Director, Giovanni Manna, have been impressed with Hojlund's performances in a sky blue shirt from the very start.

While Napoli face Bologna this evening, they are now playing for second place only, as Inter Milan wrapped up the Scudetto last weekend. For Hojlund, this permanent move brings an end to a three-year stint at Old Trafford—though he only actually spent two of those years playing for United.

The Danish striker's time at Manchester United was a tale of two seasons. He finished his debut campaign with a respectable 10 Premier League goals, including a memorable run of scoring in six consecutive matches. However, his sophomore year told a different story, as he found the back of the net just four times in 32 appearances across all competitions. That dip in form prompted INEOS to sign a replacement, with Benjamin Sesko arriving in a £73 million switch from RB Leipzig. Sesko has already shown more promising signs than his predecessor in recent months.

For United fans, this deal represents smart business—recouping a significant fee for a player who struggled to find consistency, while freeing up both funds and squad space for new arrivals. As the summer window heats up, all eyes will be on Old Trafford to see who comes through the door next.