Napoli have entered the race to sign Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund after suffering a major injury blow on the eve of the new campaign. Romelu Lukaku, the former Man Utd forward, is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after sustaining a thigh injury in Napoli’s final pre-season friendly against Olympiacos at the weekend.

With mere days to go before the start of the 2025-26 Serie A season, Napoli received a big setback with star striker Romelu Lukaku undergoing a medical test following an injury suffered during the friendly match against Olympiacos.

Napoli says striker Romelu Lukaku may require surgery after sustaining a left thigh injury during a preseason friendly.