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Out-on-loan Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund is playing with a point to prove at Napoli following his summer transfer window move - according to one expert on the club.

The Dane was not expected to depart this summer. However, when Benjamin Sesko pitched up at Old Trafford , Hojlund's position changed.

The Manchester Evening News understands that Hojlund was keen to stay at United . But, that stance altered because of the World Cup at the end of the campaign and the pressing matter of gaining minutes to make the Denmark squad.

If he were to leave, a permanent move was one which was preferred to provide Hojlund with stability. That was not forthcoming, but a loan to Napoli with an obligation to buy, was.

Like Scott McTominay before him, Hojlund has enjoyed

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