Napoli are monitoring Rasmus Højlund, with the Italian champions considering a loan move for the out-of-favour Manchester United forward. Antonio Conte, Napoli's head coach, is an admirer of the Denmark international, and a temporary deal is thought to be the favoured option. United would countenance a loan for the 22-year-old, though there is no suggestion he is being forced out of the club.
United are open to Højlund's departure due to the attacking options now available to manager Ruben Amorim. Amorim left Højlund out of the matchday squad for Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, with Matheus Cunha deployed as centre-forward. Benjamin Sesko, a recent arrival from RB Leipzig, is expected to be Amorim's first-choice striker.
Højlund is also of interest to Milan. Sporting director Igli Tare told Sport Mediaset: 'We are evaluating him these days, but the transfer market is unpredictable. We know we have to intervene in that position.'
In other transfer news, Bournemouth have completed the signing of Ben Doak from Liverpool for £25m. The 19-year-old Scotland international opted to join Andoni Iraola's side despite interest from Nottingham Forest, Leeds, and Porto. Liverpool negotiated a buy-back option and have made a huge profit on the £600,000 they paid to sign Doak from Celtic in 2022.
Nottingham Forest have signed Arnaud Kalimuendo from Rennes for about £26m. The 23-year-old striker, who scored 17 Ligue 1 goals last season, will provide attacking depth. Forest are also expected to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus.
Aston Villa winger Leon Bailey is poised to join Roma on loan with a £19m option to buy. Villa are keen to offload several players, including Leander Dendoncker and Àlex Moreno, to generate financial headroom.
