Manchester United have confirmed that Rasmus Hojlund has completed a permanent move to Napoli fresh from agreeing a deal to sign Ederson from the striker’s former club Atalanta.

The 23-year-old arrived from the Bergamo outfit in 2023 for an initial £64million plus £8m in potential add-ons as the Denmark international joined the club he grew up supporting.

But Hojlund only managed 14 goals across 62 Premier League appearances and spent last season back in Serie A with Napoli on a loan that would become permanent with Champions League qualification.

The side managed by Antonio Conte until the end of May triggered that 44m euro (£38m) clause by finishing runners-up, meaning United recouped a total of 50m euros (£43.2m) when factoring in the last campaign’s agreement.

The Premier League club said in a statement: “Rasmus Hojlund has joined Napoli on a permanent transfer. Everyone at the club would like to wish Rasmus all the very best for the future.”

As one player leaves Old Trafford for Serie A, another is preparing to head the other way.

United have been working on a deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson as they bolster their midfield ahead of returning to the Champions League next season.

Brazil captain Casemiro has played his final game for the club and a deal for his compatriot has been agreed that is worth 40.5m euros (£35m) plus a potential 4.5m euros (£3.9m).

Ederson is reportedly set to sign a deal until 2030 with an option for a further year, with the deal set to be wrapped up in early July.

The 26-year-old is in line to become the first signing of the Michael Carrick era after the former United midfielder earned a two-year contract having impressed in his short-term role as head coach.

United finished third in the Premier League and return to the Champions League after a year without European football.

Goalkeeper could return to Man Utd this summer

According to Fabrizio Romano, one man who may not follow the same path as Hojlund is goalkeeper Andre Onana.

The 30 year-old spent the season on loan at Turkish side Trabzonspor, and while United were hoping to shift him permanently this summer, Trabzonspor only want another loan deal.

This has opened the door for him to return to United's pre-season camp if a compromise cannot be reached, Romano explained on his Youtube channel.

Onana, who also boasts 53 caps for Cameroon, played 29 times in Super Lig this season, completing 75 per cent of his passes and keeping six clean sheets.

He could serve as a deputy behind Senne Lammens if Altay Bayindir leaves the club, although his £120,000-a-week wages are seen as expensive for a back-up role.