Report – Napoli Prepare €25-30M Offer For Inter Milan Wonderkid
Napoli are getting ready to make an offer worth €25-30 million for Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito.
This according to SportItalia transfer market expert Alfredo Pedulla. He reports on his YouTube channel that the Partneopei will make a renewed push to find the teenage striker this summer.
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Inter Milan will have a decision to make regarding the future of striker Francesco Pio Esposito this summer.
The Nerazzurri see the 19-year-old as a part of their long-term future plans.
To this end, Inter recently handed Francesco Pio Esposito a new long-term contract extension.
However, Pio Esposito will need to gain more experience before he can earn his place in the Inter first team.
Inter want to loan Francesco Pio Esposito out again next season. They want him to get experience in Serie A.
The likes of Torino and Bologna are reportedly among the clubs keen on his signature.
Napoli Ready To Offer €25-30M For Inter Striker Francesco Pio Esposito
TIRRENIA, ITALY – OCTOBER 12: Francesco Pio Esposito of Italy U21 looks on during the Friendly Match between Italy U21 and Italy U18 on October 12, 2023 in Tirrenia, Italy. (Photo by)
However, there are other clubs with an interest in Pio Esposito's signature.
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From the Premier League the likes of Manchester United and Leicester City have reportedly expressed an interest in the young striker's signature.
Thus far, Inter have resisted the Partenopei's efforts to sign the teenage striker away from them.
However, reports Pedulla, Pio Esposito will be one of the major names on the agenda for Napoli this summer.
The Partenopei want to strengthen in attack after sealing the Serie A title on the final day of the season.
Lazio captain Mattia Zaccagni is among Napoli's targets in attack, reports Pedulla.
But right at the top of the newly-crowned champions' list is Inter striker Francesco Pio Esposito.
Napoli know full well that Pio Espostio will not come cheap. And according to Pedulla, the Campanian club are ready to make a bid worth around €25-30 million.
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