Napoli Set £74m Rasmus Højlund Release Clause as Manchester United Defender Considers Loan Exit – Paper Round

SME News UK Napoli are reportedly planning to safeguard their investment in Rasmus Højlund by inserting a substantial £74.3 million release clause into the striker’s contract once his move from Manchester United is completed this summer. Elsewhere, United defender Harry Amass is weighing up a fresh loan move, Fulham face resistance in their pursuit of Arthur Atta, and Celtic are considering multiple managerial options should Wilfried Nancy depart.Napoli Move to Protect Højlund InvestmentNapoli are confident they will complete the permanent signing of Rasmus Højlund and are already preparing long-term protections for the Danish forward.According to the Daily Mail, the Serie A club paid £5.24 million for an initial loan and are obligated to buy the striker for £38.46 million on July 1, provided Antonio Conte’s side qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Even if they fail to secure qualification, Napoli still retain an option to make the deal permanent.Sporting director Giovanni Manna has downplayed any uncertainty surrounding the transfer, describing it as “a formality,” while stressing that both player and club already view the arrangement as permanent.Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has reportedly moved swiftly to insert a £74.3m release clause, effective from the summer of 2027. The valuation is already being described internally as conservative given Højlund’s age, development trajectory, and market demand.Harry Amass Open to Sheffield Wednesday ExitManchester United left-back Harry Amass could be on the move again, with the teenager considering an early end to his loan spell at Sheffield Wednesday.The Sun reports that Stoke City, currently eighth in the Championship and pushing for promotion, are monitoring the 18-year-old as they look to strengthen their defensive options.Amass has been a regular at Hillsborough, starting all 20 Championship matches when available. However, Wednesday sit bottom of the table following two separate points deductions, while Stoke can offer a more competitive environment and a potential Premier League pathway.Despite guaranteed minutes at Wednesday, the opportunity to compete at a higher level could prove decisive.Fulham Face Resistance Over Arthur Atta DealFulham may need to significantly improve their opening bid if they are to sign Arthur Atta from Udinese this month.The Italian club have no intention of selling the 22-year-old midfielder, who only joined permanently last summer but has already attracted interest from across Europe. Described as tall, athletic, and technically gifted, Atta is viewed as a long-term asset in Udinese’s squad.Fulham have been active early in the January transfer window as they seek reinforcements following a difficult summer of recruitment, but it remains unclear whether they will return with an improved offer.Celtic Line Up Four Managerial AlternativesCeltic are reportedly drawing up contingency plans amid speculation surrounding Wilfried Nancy’s future following defeat to Rangers.The Daily Express names Ange Postecoglou, Ralph Hasenhüttl, Gary O’Neil, and Kieran McKenna as potential replacements should the club decide to make a change.Postecoglou remains a popular figure in Glasgow after his successful tenure before joining Tottenham, while Hasenhüttl is currently unattached and would not require compensation. O’Neil has previously been linked with the role, and McKenna is viewed as an ambitious but costly option.If Nancy is dismissed, Celtic would be appointing their third permanent manager this season, underlining the growing pressure .