Italian Serie A champions Napoli have expressed interest in acquiring the talented Nigerian winger, Samuel Chukwueze, in a potential battle with AC Milan for his signature, according to Soccernet.ng.
Chukwueze has garnered attention from various Premier League, La Liga, and Serie A clubs due to his impressive performances. He notably made a strong impression on Real Madrid, scoring a remarkable brace against them at the Santiago Bernabeu. Unai Emery, currently managing Aston Villa and having previously coached Chukwueze at Villarreal, holds deep admiration for the Nigerian prodigy.
Although AC Milan is currently considered the frontrunner to secure Chukwueze’s services, negotiations have hit a snag due to Villarreal’s demanding transfer fee.
In this situation, Napoli is closely monitoring the developments and could capitalize on the opportunity to secure the talented winger. The potential departure of Napoli’s Mexican winger, Hirving Lozano, opens up a potential spot that Chukwueze could seamlessly fill.
Italian journalist Rudy Galetti has revealed that Napoli is keeping a close eye on the situation surrounding Chukwueze.
Furthermore, Napoli’s star player Victor Osimhen, who holds significant value, would welcome the chance to reunite with his “best friend” Chukwueze in Naples. The duo formed a strong bond during Nigeria’s successful 2015 FIFA U17 World Cup campaign, where they were standout performers.
If the partnership is formed at the club level, Napoli’s attacking prowess would undoubtedly reach new heights. Osimhen has already established himself as Serie A’s most prolific Nigerian striker, while Chukwueze has an impressive tally of 21 goals, placing him sixth on Nigeria’s list of top-scoring players in La Liga history.