Napoli and RB Leipzig are defining the details of the deal that will see Elijf Elmas move to Germany at the beginning of the January window. The signatures aren’t imminent, but the operation is on its homestretch. The buyers have cleared the biggest obstacle: convincing the Azzurri to sell, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
The reigning Scudetto champions caved because his contract runs out in 2025 and the extension talks weren’t going anywhere.
Elmas moving to RB Leipzig will inevitably affect the Napoli plans for January. They were already plotting to sign a midfielder to compensate for Frank Anguissa’s AFCON-related absence. They will look for two now.
The Partenopei are in the early stages of their pursuits. At this stage, they are mulling familiar targets such as Udinese’s Lazar Samardzic, RB Salzburg’s Maurits Kjaergaard, Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, and Feyenoord’s Mats Wieffer. The alternative is to give Gianluca Gaetano more minutes.
Our Take on Napoli Likely Selling Elmas to RB Leipzig
Taking the money is understandable given the figures. However, since he was the heir apparent, they must make sure Piotr Zielinski stays, or they’ll have to spend more than what they’ll receive to replenish their midfield.
Considering their ongoing relationship with the Red Bull group, Kjaergaard is one to watch as far as replacements are concerned. He’d add an element of physicality they’ll miss for a month or so. Gaetano has been great in Serie B but hasn’t been given the chance to prove himself in the top flight yet.
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