Napoli continue to explore options to bolster their attack and bring in an alternative to Hojlund. Topping their shortlist is Gustavo Varela, but securing the Monza frontman will not be straightforward: in recent hours, Juventus have also entered the hunt, ramping up the competition.

With the Varela deal encountering difficulties, the Partenopei are assessing other avenues. According to SportMediaset, one name back on the radar is Joshua Zirkzee, who could be set to leave Manchester United following what has so far been a disappointing stint in the Premier League.

The Dutch forward arrived in England in the summer of 2024 after an impressive campaign with Bologna. In Manchester, however, he has been unable to replicate his Italian form: across two and a half seasons, he has registered just 11 goals for the 'Red Devils'. His English adventure could therefore be approaching its final chapter, with Napoli ready to consider a potential return to Italy.