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Despite being close to Kevin De Bruyne, Napoli haven’t stopped pursuing Georgyi Sudakov, although they’ll need to raise their offer.

Shakhtar Donetsk Reject First Bid from Napoli for Star

May 14, 2025 Enrico Passarella Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Despite being close to Kevin De Bruyne, Napoli haven’t stopped pursuing Georgyi Sudakov, although they’ll need to raise their offer to convince Shakhtar Donetsk to sell. They have lodged a strong bid and are close to striking a deal with the player.

Napoli reciprocate the interest expressed by Sudakov, but the deal isn’t advanced, and multiple sides are keen on him, including Juventus.

Shakhtar Donetsk Midfielder Hopeful for Serie A Switch

February 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market, Ukraine

Routine Serie A target Georgyi Sudakov is ready to transfer to a top-five league after blossoming at Shakhtar Donetsk. He had the chance to do so in the past, but his team nixed the offers, as he revealed in an interview.

Napoli might have lodged a larger offer for Jacopo Fazzini, but the player prefers joining Lazio, at least for now. They have chased him for longer.

Fazzini Keener on Transferring to Lazio over Napoli

January 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Empoli, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market

Napoli might have lodged a larger offer for Jacopo Fazzini, but the player prefers joining Lazio, at least for now. The contacts with the Biancocelesti had been going on for longer. More importantly, he believes he’ll have more minutes under Baroni.

Shakhtar Donetsk Ace Confirms Bids from Serie A Giants

September 18, 2024 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Georgyi Sudakov was tracked by major clubs last summer, including a few Italian ones like Juventus, Napoli, and Milan, but he will spend an extra season, or at least a few more months, at Shakhtar Donetsk.

Juventus and Napoli will rekindle their interest in Georgiy Sudakov next summer as they’ll need to retool their midfield.

Juventus and Napoli Likely Priced Out for Shakhtar Star

May 7, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Serie A 2024-2025, Transfer Market

Juventus and Napoli will rekindle their interest in Georgiy Sudakov next summer as they’ll need to retool their midfield. However, he might be just a pipe dream for them given his sky-high price tag and the competition. The Azzurri made a strong January attempt.

Napoli have reaped major benefits from signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for cheap and aim to replicate such a deal by targeting more Georgian players.

Napoli Would Like to Onboard More Georgian Players

May 1, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2024-2025, Torino, Transfer Market One comment

Napoli have reaped major benefits from signing Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for cheap and aim to replicate such a deal by targeting more Georgian players. Five who play across Europe have caught their attention in particular. The Partenopei will have to bolster multiple positions.

Juventus probably won’t be able to purchase their long-time target Georgyi Sudakov but are intrigued by another Shakhtar Donetsk forward, Danylo Sikan.

Juventus Keeping Tabs on Second Shakhtar Donetsk Player

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus probably won’t be able to purchase their long-time target Georgyi Sudakov, who recently extended his contract and has a €100M release clause, but they are intrigued by another Shakhtar Donetsk forward, Danylo Sikan.

Napoli and Juventus targeted Georgiy Sudakov last summer and in January, but they were rebuffed. It’ll be harder to sign him in the next windows.

Sudakov Dishes Candidly on Napoli and Juventus Interest

March 20, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Napoli and Juventus targeted Georgiy Sudakov last summer and in January, but they were rebuffed. It’ll be harder to sign him in the next windows. The attacker corroborated the rumors speaking from the Ukrainian retreat ahead of the next friendlies.

Juventus will sign Carlos Alcaraz on deadline day, while their hopes of landing Georgiy Sudakov will be dealt a critical hit due to a renewal.

Juventus to Miss Out on Top-Notch Ukrainian Talent

January 31, 2024 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus will sign Carlos Alcaraz on deadline day, while their hopes of landing Georgiy Sudakov will be dealt a critical hit. He’s on the verge of renewing his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk. His new deal will last until June 2028 and include a €100M release clause.

With current Juventus exec Giovanni Manna primed to take over Napoli, the Partenopei and the Bianconeri will be even more intertwined.

Juventus Enamored with Increasingly Expensive Talent

December 12, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have been keeping tabs on Shakhtar Donetsk’s talent Georgiy Sudakov, but it’ll be arduous to purchase him in January. Director Cristiano Giuntoli scouted him in person during the recent Ukraine matches, and was very impressed with what he saw. His stellar showings drive up the request.

Juventus have been keeping an eye on Georgiy Sudakov and are growing confident they will sign him eventually and preferably in January.

Juventus Gain Momentum in Chase of Ukrainian Talent

November 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Juventus have been keeping an eye on Georgiy Sudakov and are growing confident they will sign him eventually. While the deal will be easier next summer, the Bianconeri need some inventiveness pronto. The 21-year-old can play in a few roles but primarily stars as a no.10.

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica, which he could have played with the Italian side.

Inter Moved On from Benfica Hero Over Excessive Demand

October 5, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

Anatoliy Trubin almost single-handedly prevented Inter from winning the recent clash with Benfica despite dominating and creating several clear-cut chances. La Beneamata had the Ukrainian prodigy atop their preferences to replace André Onana last summer. He personally favored them over other destinations.

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