Man Utd transfer could accelerate on Monday as player has 'given his approval' to move

Manchester United have a crucial week in the transfer window as they look to conclude their final pieces of business before the September 1 deadline.

The Red Devils are in the market for a new goalkeeper and new midfielder but have a large number of exits they need to finalise in order to balance the books. The club have spent over £200m and without European football this season, sales are required to remain on the right side of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.

Alejandro Garnacho, Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho and Antony are all not training with the club as they seek moves. Garnacho is in talks over a move to Chelsea while Sancho has rebuffed interest from AS Roma this week, but the Italian club remain keen to sign him.

Real Betis are in talks over a deal for Antony but the Spanish side are struggling to meet United’s transfer demands. Another player who could leave is Rasmus Hojlund and a deal could accelerate from Monday - according to reports in Italy.

Rasmus Hojlund gives approval to Napoli move

According to Corriere Dello Sport, Hojlund is Napoli’s top target to bolster their striker position. He was previously wanted by AC Milan but they have instead signed Victor Boniface from Bayer Leverkusen.

Talks for the player’s exit could ‘take off’ in the coming days per the report and Monday “could be the key day to determine the outcome of the negotiations.” Hojlund has given his approval for the move to Naples.

However, personal terms are not yet agreed and neither is a deal between the clubs. United want a permanent exit but would accept a loan with an obligation to buy. The obligation to buy would see the Red Devils have a guaranteed transfer fee in 12 months. Unlike, Rashford’s move to Barcelona which is simply an option to buy.

Ruben Amorim on Rasmus Hojlund

Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game with Fulham, Amorim was asked about Hojlund’s future and said: “Let’s wait and see when the market closes and then everything will be clear.”

Amorim said the player reacted like a professional to being dropped from the squad against Arsenal last weekend. Hojlund remains in training with the squad, unlike the likes of Garnacho and Sancho but Amorim has said he will welcome back any players who don’t secure a move before the transfer deadline.

He said: “We try to arrange everything for both parts to be happy, so I have to try to imagine to have the training with the guys that I think are going to be the future and the other guys are training and preparing for the next chapter.

"When the window is closed, it’s a different history, when the window is closed, we have to receive the players and in a new life, anything can happen."