According to Italian media outlet Il Mattino, Juventus are interested in the
Napoli, capital of Campania region of Italy
a forward (sports)
Raspadores (city in Brazil)
Showed strong interest, however, Napoli refused to release him unless an offer of more than €40 million was received.
Juventus have been in touch with Raspadoli in recent weeks in an attempt to bring in the Italian international striker. Juve director Giuntoli has always admired Raspadoli's talent, while Juve boss Juan Motta also believes that Raspadoli is a perfect fit for his tactical system. Raspadoli's speed, skill and agility make him an important target on Juve's reinforcement list.
Despite Juventus showing strong interest in Raspadoli, Napoli are not willing to release him easily. Napoli club president De Laurentiis and sporting director Manna are reported to have said that they will not open any transfer talks unless they receive an offer of more than €40 million.
Raspadoli, 24, represented the Italian national team at the Euros this summer and returned to the team this week for Napoli's training session. Napoli boss Antonio Conte has high hopes for Raspadoli, believing that he can not only play in a forward position behind the center forward, but can also play as a guest winger when necessary, which provides more tactical options for the team's attack.
Raspadoli's contract with Napoli expires in four years, which means that Napoli are in no hurry to sell him. The club believes he will still be an important part of the team in the coming seasons.
In addition to Raspadoli, Napoli have also shown interest in Sassuolo winger Berardi, who is also a candidate Juventus is considering for reinforcements. This makes the competition between Juve and Napoli in the transfer market more and more intense.
