Napoli are in talks with Manchester United over a deal for Rasmus Højlund , sources have told ESPN.

The Serie A champions are searching for a replacement for Romelu Lukaku before the transfer deadline after the Belgium striker was ruled out for up to four months with a thigh injury.

They have turned their attention to Højlund, who has been made available by United following the arrival of Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig .

Napoli are negotiating an initial loan for the 22-year-old, with either an option or obligation to make the move permanent next summer.

United value the Denmark international, who has three years left on his contract at Old Trafford, at around £40 million ($53.83m).

He was omitted from the squad for United's first two Premier League games of the sea

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