Sheffield United defender names as potential centre-back option for Napoli – report

In accordance with current reviews, Napoli are intently monitoring Sheffield United centre-back Anel Ahmedhodzic of their hunt for defensive reinforcements.

It’s no secret that Napoli are looking out for a brand new central defender, as they’d made an try to deliver Radu Dragusin to the Stadio Maradona from Genoa earlier than he ultimately signed for Premier League aspect Tottenham. 

Current reviews counsel that Napoli additionally had a proposal for Alessandro Buongiorno turned down by Torino, and now he’s reportedly in discussions over a transfer to Milan. 

Now, one of many main candidates to fill Napoli’s centre-back place is Ahmedhodzic, a participant who the Partenopei have adopted for fairly some time already. 

In accordance with TMW, Napoli had been Ahmedhodzic when Cristiano Giuntoli was nonetheless answerable for recruitment, previous to his swap to Juventus in the summertime. 

Ahmedhodzic signed for Sheffield United in the summertime of 2022 and performed 34 league matches because the Blades gained promotion from the Championship final season. He has since gone on to make an extra 14 appearances within the Premier League this season. 

Different defenders reported to be on Napoli’s radar embody Belgium worldwide Arthur Theate from Rennes, Galatasaray’s Nelsson and Oumar Solet from RB Salzburg. 

Napoli are additionally hoping to safe a deal for Fiorentina midfielder Antonin Barak within the coming days.