Sources: Simeone has Torino priority, Inter’s firm stance on Esposito | OneFootball

Napoli striker Giovanni Simeone has currently prioritised a move to Torino, while Inter won’t send Sebastiano Esposito to Cagliari on loan with an option to buy.

Napoli striker Simeone has prioritised a summer move to Torino and has put all other options on hold.

Simeone gives priority to Torino move

NAPLES, ITALY – AUGUST 25: Giovanni Simeone and David Neres of SSC Napoli celebrate their side’s third goal scored by Giovanni Simeone during the Serie match between Napoli and Bologna at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on August 25, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Football Italia exclusively reported last week that the Granata had enquired about the Argentine forward and club-to-club negotiations continued in recent days.

Torino are convinced about making the deal, but they are still looking for an agreement with Napoli.

Signing Simeone would allow Torino to wait for Duvan Zapata’s return from injury calmly.

In the meantime, Inter continue negotiations with Cagliari for Sebastiano Esposito.

Inter’s stance on Seba Esposito

epa11764793 Empoli’s Sebastiano Esposito celebrates after scoring the 0-2 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Hellas Verona and Empoli FC in Verona, Italy, 08 December 2024. EPA-EFE/Emanuele Pennnacchio

The Nerazzurri won’t accept an offer for a loan deal with an option to buy, especially because the striker’s contract ends in 2026.

If they were to accept such an offer, they’d also need to extend Esposito’s contract to 2027.

This is why the 2024-25 Serie A runners-up are pushing for a permanent deal or a loan with an obligation to buy, tied to easily achievable targets.