Napoli "making an attempt" to sign £20m Man Utd star after Kevin De Bruyne - report
Napoli recently confirmed the signing of Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer.
The Serie A giants plan to bolster their squad further, and they are looking for ‘another Premier League bigshot’.
Gianluca Di Marzio claims that the club are ‘making an attempt’ to sign Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho.
Napoli could pursue a loan deal for Sancho
The Naples outfit won the Serie A title on the final matchday under manager Antonio Conte.
Conte was convinced to stay after speaking with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis and has been promised high-profile signings.
De Bruyne is a superb acquisition on a Bosman transfer. The Italian giants are now exploring a potential deal for United outcast Sancho.
Sancho had an average campaign on loan at Chelsea, with just three goals and five assists from 31 Premier League appearances.
Despite this, we believe he would fare better in Serie A. The Italian top flight is more tactical and less intense than here in England.
Former United stars Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay have been a massive hit at Napoli, and Sancho could be the next one to join them.
However, any deal could be a temporary one, considering Napoli are unlikely to meet Sancho’s £250,000 per week salary next season.
Victor Osimhen is the highest earner at the Italian giants at £210,000 per week, but he is expected to be sold over the coming weeks.
Behind Osimhen, Romelu Lukaku is the next highest earner at just £124,000 per week, with everyone else below £100,000 weekly.
It is quite clear that Sancho won’t accept a 50 percent pay cut for a permanent transfer.
At best, we see Napoli paying a decent loan fee for the 25-year-old. United may have to compensate part of Sancho’s weekly package.
The Red Devils are ready to sell Sancho for £20m or less, but his salary is a huge stumbling block for a permanent exit to a European club.
Stats from Transfermarkt.com & Capology.com
Article written by Sri Aswin .