Sassuolo chief Giovanni Carnevali confirms ‘Napoli and Juventus have set their sights on Giacomo Raspadori’ and he wants to get a deal done quickly.
The Neroverdi have already sold star striker Giacomo Raspadori to West Ham United and now risk losing another member of their attacking trio.
“Napoli and Juventus have set their sights on Raspadori,” Carnevali told Il Giornale.
“Clearly, there’s a long way to go yet in the transfer session and anything could still happen, but it’s also true to say our idea is to stop negotiations over the next few days so that we can concentrate on the league.”
Raspadori is under contract until June 2024 and does not seem intent on signing an extension, telling the club he wants to move on to a more ambitious side this summer.
Napoli had been considered the absolute favourites, but it seems as if they are not alone in chasing the Italy international, as Juve are also in the running.
The 22-year-old scored 10 goals and provided six assists in 36 Serie A appearances for Sassuolo last season, earning him a regular place in the senior Italy squad.
Raspadori can play as a support striker on the left, right or centre, and even as a False 9 when needed.
Meanwhile, Carnevali also commented on the seemingly abandoned Roma negotiations for midfielder Davide Frattesi.
“Roma were interested for a while. We wanted Domenico Berardi to be an icon of Sassuolo and that’s what he is today.
“I am excited to see how Agustin Alvarez and Kristian Thorstvedt do in their debut seasons, as I think they have great potential.”