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Napoli Continue Negotiating for Double Midfield Swoop

January 8, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market, Udinese

The Lazar Samardzic deal has taken longer than anticipated after a swift move by Napoli at the end of December. Unlike what happened with Inter, the acquisition isn’t in jeopardy. Almost everything has been ironed out on his personal terms.

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and opened talks.

Napoli, Sevilla, and Inter Involved in Midfield Triangle

January 5, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Napoli have identified Boubakary Soumaré as a suitable replacement for Frank Anguissa, who has been called up for AFCON and have opened talks with Leicester City and Sevilla, where he’s currently on loan. They are getting an assist from Inter.

Napoli are in the later stages of the Lazar Samardzic and Pasquale Mazzocchi deals, but they won’t stop there in the midfield.

Napoli Close to Two Signings, Keep Working for More

January 2, 2024 Enrico Passarella Borussia Dortmund, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Salernitana, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese, West Ham

Napoli are in the later stages of the Lazar Samardzic and Pasquale Mazzocchi deals, but they won’t stop there in the midfield, as they won’t have Frank Anguissa for a while due to AFCON. The Partenopei are mulling more physical options.

Udinese continue to say that Lazar Samardzic isn’t for sale despite the interest coming from Juventus and Napoli considering Elijf Elmas’ departure.

Udinese Need to Be Blown Away by Bid to Sell Samardzic

December 26, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Sevilla, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Udinese continue to say that Lazar Samardzic isn’t for sale despite the interest coming from Juventus and especially Napoli considering Elijf Elmas’ upcoming departure. Their director Federico Balzaretti doubled down on their position before the latest game: “Nothing has changed. He has to work better all the time."

Napoli are in the market for a new central midfielder and could resume pursuing Lucas Tousart, whom they targeted in the early stages of the summer window.

Napoli Could Go After French Midfielder Once Again

November 6, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Serie A, Sevilla, Transfer Market, Union Berlin

Napoli are in the market for a new central midfielder and could resume pursuing Lucas Tousart, whom they targeted in the early stages of the summer window. The veteran left Hertha Berlin to join the other team of the German capital, Union. He hasn't played much, though.

Napoli are keeping tabs on a few options to round out their midfield, in particular Boubakary Soumaré, but they are more likely to stay as is.

Napoli Likely Standing Pat Despite Lingering Links

September 1, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Galatasaray, Italian Football, Leicester, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli are keeping tabs on a few options to round out their midfield, in particular Boubakary Soumaré, but they are more likely to stay as is rather than to make an addition despite a pair of potential late exits. Sevilla, the Azzurri, and Torino have been chasing after him.

French defensive midfielder Maxime Lopez, who was once on Roma's radar, has expressed his satisfaction of signing for Fiorentina, on loan from Sassuolo.

Inter Pursuing Sassuolo Maestro and More Midfielders

August 31, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Leicester, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market

After splurging on Benjamin Pavard, Inter are concocting further moves and are pursuing multiple midfielders. They are considering bringing in two new pieces. On top of adding a physical option, they could sign a deputy regista and loan out Kristjan Asllani. They have opened talks with Sassuolo for Maxime Lopez.

Napoli Set Sights on Physical Leicester City Midfielder

July 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Leicester, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Torino, Transfer Market

Napoli have earmarked Boubakary Soumaré to address their midfield. The Partenopei need to bring in a new backup to substitute Tanguy Ndombélé, who wasn’t retained from Tottenham. They’ll sign an extra player if Piotr Zielinski bolts due to his contractual situation. Al-Alhi are interested in Stanislav Lobotka.

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