Sassuolo sporting director Giovanni Carnevale insists Napoli haven’t bid for Sime Vrsaljko, but hints at a Duvan Zapata swap.
The Croatian full-back is believed to be a target for the Partenopei, as well as Juventus, but the Neroverdi director claims there has been no bid thus far.
“Vrsaljko is in great demand, not only in Italy,” Carnevale told Radio Crc.
Sassuolo sporting director Giovanni Carnevale insists Napoli haven’t bid for Sime Vrsaljko, but hints at a Duvan Zapata swap.
The Croatian full-back is believed to be a target for the Partenopei, as well as Juventus, but the Neroverdi director claims there has been no bid thus far.
“Vrsaljko is in great demand, not only in Italy,” Carnevale told Radio Crc.
“He’s young, and a great prospect, but so far we haven’t received a direct offer from Napoli. Our intention is to keep him for next season, but like all players he could be on the market, and if we get valuable offers then we’ll consider them.
“Zapata? Sassuolo already tried to get Zapata before he went to Napoli, he’s good and we’re still interested.
“He’s a big name, and he could be useful for us, but there’s a big difference between saying something and doing it.
“We want to keep focusing on young Italian players, Zapata isn’t that, but I think he could make a difference in attack.”
Carnevale also gave his assessment of Domenico Berardi’s situation, and believes he will stay at Mapei Stadium for next season, rather than move to Juventus, who own half of his registration.
“Domenico is a co-owned player, so we have to decide his destination. We’d like to have him for another year, Juve would also like him in Turin, but I’m confident he could stay for another year with us.”