Napoli Step Up Samardzic Pursuit After Selling Elmas

Napoli and RB Leipzig announced the Elijf Elmas transfer even before the formal start of the January window, and the Azzurri have reignited their interest in Lazar Samardzic to replace him. The midfielder wouldn’t have been available for the final match of 2023 anyway.
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

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 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.

Napoli Start Searching for Potential Elmas Substitutes

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, which was to convince the Azzurri to sell.
Napoli met again with the entourage of Lazar Samardzic in Milan at the beginning of the week, but the negotiation is not yet in its final stages.

Napoli Earmark Juventus and Milan Targets for January

The subpar start of the season could entice Napoli to look for reinforcements in January, and they have circled a pair of names who are being chased by other Serie A powerhouses, Lazar Samardzic and Juan Miranda. The Partenopei have been keen on the Serb for a couple of campaigns.
Rodrigo De Paul was mentioned as an early option to replenish the Juventus midfield, but Cristiano Giuntoli and co. will have to look elsewhere.

Juventus Staying in Touch with Pair of Midfield Aces

Despite Cristiano Giuntoli’s coyness about it, Juventus continue to work to identify the right midfield reinforcement in January. They want an inventive player, preferably with previous Serie A experience. Among their rumored targets, Rodrigo De Paul and Fabian Ruiz fit the mold the best.