Antonio Conte impressed, could move for Sporting star in January | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo has been one of the standout players and is on Napoli's radar. The left winger has been indisputable at Sporting, and the emblem from southern Italy is considering making an offer to secure his signing in the upcoming winter transfer market.

This is not the first time the Uruguayan has been linked to an Italian club, as Atalanta was also pointed out as his next destination. The Lions were already asking for 30 million euros for the South American, and now, Antonio Conte's team may move forward with the athlete, according to the Record newspaper.

Nevertheless, Rui Borges is unlikely to have much interest in losing one of the key players of the squad, even with Ricardo Mangas and Matheus Reis able to take on the position. Nuno Santos will also return to the options of the green and white coach in the coming weeks.

Maxi Araújo recently learned that he was suspended for one game following his expulsion in the final phase of the match between Sporting and Santa Clara, in the Azores, which the Lions ended up winning 2-1, after a goal by Morten Hjulmand in injury time (Learn more HERE).

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