With Napoli targeting high-profile goalkeepers, Alex Meret is likely to transfer to seek regular playing time. Spezia, which need a new starter as Ivan Provedel wants to join Lazio, asked for him on loan and reached a verbal agreement with the Azzurri, Sky reports.
The shot-stopper has to extend his contract to move with such formula. His current one runs out in 2023. The player hasn’t signed off on the destination just yet and has other options. Torino and Leicester City are after him too, Alfredo Pedullà informs. The Foxes just sold Kasper Schmeichel to Nice. Instead, the Granata wouldn’t mind upgrading between the sticks.
As per SportMediaset, Napoli are closing in on an agreement with Chelsea to onboard Kepa Arrizabalaga, whose presence would be too burdensome for Meret to stay put. He desires to be the undisputed top option, but the club and coach Luciano Spalletti are reluctant to anoint him. Spezia targeted him as they have have trouble coming to terms with Fiorentina for Bartlomiej Dragowski.
According to Il Mattino, the Basque should join on loan for an initial €3M fee. The Blues wish to insert conspicuous bonuses related to some team objectives, as it was the case for Romelu Lukaku deal with Inter. The Pensioners will pay more than half of his large wages, although the percentage has yet to be finalized.
Our Take on Napoli, Meret and Kepa
The Partenopei might as well rip the band-aid off and sell the youngster outright if they get a decent offer. Their lack of trust in him couldn’t be more evident, and they wouldn’t be wrong either. Kepa would be a high-risk, high-reward addition, as they would have to rebuild his confidence.
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