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Napoli Targets New Strikers Following Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia Departures

Napoli Targets New Strikers Following Osimhen and Kvaratskhelia Departures

With the imminent departures of Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Napoli is set to receive a substantial €150 million windfall. The club’s management is already planning to reinvest these funds in new attacking talent, with Joshua Zirkzee and Georgiy Sudakov emerging as prime targets for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Napoli’s sporting director Giovanni Manna has hinted at significant player acquisitions in the near future. The club has already secured Noah Okafor as an initial replacement for Kvaratskhelia, but more reinforcements are expected.

Manchester United’s Joshua Zirkzee is high on Napoli’s wishlist, along with Shakhtar Donetsk’s promising talent Georgiy Sudakov. The latter has also attracted interest from top clubs like Barcelona and Manchester City.

Other potential targets for Napoli include Edon Zhegrova, Gabri Veiga, and Allan Saint-Maximin. The club aims to rebuild its attacking force following the loss of its two star players.

Kvaratskhelia’s move to Paris Saint-Germain for €75 million has already been confirmed, while Osimhen is expected to leave for a similar fee after his loan spell at Galatasaray concludes. Napoli had previously rejected a €65 million bid from the Turkish club for Osimhen during the winter transfer window.

As Napoli prepares for a new era without its dynamic duo, the focus now shifts to how effectively the club can reinvest the substantial transfer fees to maintain its competitive edge in Serie A and European competitions.

By Vihaan Mehrotra

In the heart of Bangalore lives and works Vihaan Mehrotra, one of modern India's most insightful sports analysts. His childhood passion for cricket and field hockey evolved into a successful career. His daily column in Bangalore's digital media covers all significant world sporting events, from cricket matches to badminton tournaments. As a sports betting expert, he developed his own methodology for analyzing team statistics. His IPL match predictions are renowned for their 75% accuracy rate.

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