Napoli eye double swoop: Juanlu Sanchez targeted, Sudakov back on the radar | OneFootball

With the imminent arrival of Miguel Gutierrez from Girona—an operation finalized with both the Spanish club and the player—Napoli is not stopping in the market and is accelerating to further strengthen the flanks.

Napoli, double strike in sight: Juanlu Sanchez targeted, rekindled interest in Sudakov

The path leading to Juanlu Sanchez, a 21-year-old right winger from Sevilla, is reopening. The negotiation, slowed down in recent days due to increased demands from the Andalusians, has gained momentum again: the Spanish club, forced to sell to balance the books and register new signings, has reconnected with Napoli's sporting director Giovanni Manna.

The financial gap is not prohibitive: Sevilla's asking price is 20 million, while Napoli's offer is 17 million. A solution with the inclusion of bonuses is possible. With the player, however, the agreement is already defined: a five-year contract at about 2.1 million euros net per season.

Midfield: Sudakov back in the spotlight In parallel, Napoli has returned to considering Georgiy Sudakov, a 22-year-old midfielder from Shakhtar Donetsk, already followed in January 2024. A technical and dynamic midfielder, capable of also playing as an attacking midfielder, Sudakov showcased his qualities in the latest edition of the Champions League, attracting the interest of several top European clubs.

The allure of the Ukrainian talent is accompanied by a complex operation: the player has a contract until 2028 and a release clause of 150 million euros. Shakhtar, although aware of the difficulty in receiving the full amount, does not seem inclined to negotiate below 50 million. The player is also strongly contested by Benfica.

Other options on the table The options leading to Yunus Musah (Milan) and Fabio Miretti (Juventus) remain hot. Meanwhile, dialogue continues with Leipzig for the possible return of Eljif Elmas, who was on loan at Torino in the second half of last season.

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