Napoli wants to sign Israeli winger Anan Khalaili this summer, but so far it has not made a breakthrough with Union Saint-Gilloise, which is demanding between 22 million and 25 million euros for the player. The report says the Italian club is still trying to advance the deal, with Khalaili emerging as a target for the Serie A side.
Italian commentator and journalist Raffaele Auriemma offered strong praise for the 20-year-old, calling him “an exceptional player” who could help Napoli significantly. Auriemma went further, saying that if Napoli signs the talented defender, it may get “the next Achraf Hakimi in world football.”
He also added a caveat, noting that Khalaili would not arrive as a direct replacement for Giovanni Di Lorenzo, because he has played as a full-back in a back four only once in his career so far. Even so, Auriemma said he is sure the Israeli would be “a great signing.”
The article says the remaining question is whether the praise from prominent Italian media figures will turn into a concrete offer that satisfies the Belgian club and opens the way for Khalaili to join one of Europe’s top leagues.
