Udinese, Friuli side target Cheddira: Napoli clarify striker’s price | OneFootball

With the imminent opening of the January transfer market, Udinese is also moving decisively to identify useful profiles to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season.

Udinese, Friulians on Cheddira: Napoli clarifies the price of the striker

Among the names on the Friulian management's list is Walid Cheddira, a striker owned by Napoli, currently on loan at Sassuolo.

Udinese, concrete interest in Cheddira

According to Nicolò Schira, a journalist and market expert, the Bianconeri club has already shown concrete interest in the Moroccan forward. "Udinese has shown interest in Walid Cheddira, who is currently at Sassuolo from Napoli on loan with a purchase option," Schira wrote on social media.

Cheddira is considered an interesting profile for his versatility, ability to attack depth, and spirit of sacrifice, characteristics that fit well with the physical and vertical football often required at Udinese.

Napoli's position: price already set

Napoli is closely monitoring the situation and has already set its conditions. For the striker's card, the Azzurri club is asking for 3.5 million euros, the same amount agreed with Sassuolo at the time of the loan.

However, a slight opening is not excluded: the Neapolitan management could consider a small reduction to 3 million, especially in the presence of an advantageous formula or a quick closure of the operation.

Sassuolo, Udinese, and Napoli: a tangle to monitor

It remains to be seen what Sassuolo's strategy will be, as they hold the purchase option, and whether Udinese will decide to make a move already in January or set up an operation for the summer. The coming days will be decisive in clarifying Cheddira's future, who could change teams while still remaining in Serie A.

For its part, Napoli aims to monetize without rushing, aware that the winter market can offer interesting opportunities both for exits and entries.

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