Rasmus Hjølund’s estimated value has risen to around £92m, but Manchester United are expected to sell him for a significantly lower fee. The Denmark international spent the 2025-26 season on loan at Napoli, where he significantly increased his position on the market with a series of impressive performances.
The latest figures from the CIES Football Observatory’s Estimated Transfer Fee Tool suggest that Hodjlund’s transfer fee could be as high as €106m (£91.5m) and as low as €91m (£78.6m). United paid Atalanta £64m to sign him in August 2023, but it looks like he will be sold on a permanent deal three years later.
His loan deal with Napoli includes a buyout clause of 44 million euros (approximately £38 million), which is set to be triggered as Antonio Conte’s side remain on track to qualify for next season’s Champions League. Hoylund contributed to an impressive domestic performance, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists in 29 games.
According to Transfermarkt, his valuation had dropped to just 35 million euros (approximately 3.5 billion yen) during his difficult period under manager Ruben Amorim, but his prolific performance in front of goal has seen his valuation rise further. Since linking up with Conte, his value has risen to €50m (about £43.1m) at the end of March.
United will lose at least £24m in signing Hojlund, but they won’t need the money to replace Benjamin Sesco, who was signed last summer. The striker has scored 10 goals in the Premier League since joining from RB Leipzig, reaching double figures in United’s win over Brentford on Monday.
Brian Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha have also been called up to the club as attacking reinforcements to fill the gaps left by Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Anthony.
Cunha missed the 2-1 win with a minor injury earlier this week, but his place in next season’s Champions League at Old Trafford is all but guaranteed with four games remaining. A victory over arch-rivals Liverpool will ensure their return to Europe’s top competition.
United have yet to face European qualification contenders Sunderland and Brighton, as well as 16th-placed Nottingham Forest, which could have an impact on how other teams fare next season. Despite guiding United to at least a top-five finish, interim head coach Michael Carrick may not be offered a permanent head coaching job, with other candidates currently being considered.
Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola and Luis Enrique have been named, while international managers such as Julian Nagelsmann and Carlo Ancelotti are also being discussed. Having won nine of his 13 games as manager, Carrick has secured a permanent role and is well placed to take charge in what will be a crucial summer transfer window.
Midfield is likely to be United’s main focus, but the team already lacks depth in that department, with Casemiro leaving at the end of the season.
