Inter and Napoli Compete to Sign Israeli Winger Anan Khalaily from Union Saint-Gilloise

Israeli winger Anan Khalaily is attracting significant interest from two major Italian football clubs, Inter Milan and Napoli. According to Sky Italia, Inter has recently joined the race to sign Khalaily, viewing him as a key target to strengthen their right flank. The club is seriously considering him as a tactical fit for coach Christian Cibo's preferred 3-5-2 formation, valuing his ability to play wide, attack space, and provide depth on the right side.

However, the transfer is complicated by ongoing negotiations with Khalaily's current club, Union Saint-Gilloise in Belgium. Napoli has been pursuing the player for about a month and is reportedly further along in talks, but the Belgian club demands close to 25 million euros, while Napoli is willing to pay around 20 million. Inter reportedly has no issue meeting the 25 million euro asking price. If the deal goes through, Khalaily would become the most expensive Israeli footballer ever and the first Israeli to play for either Inter or Napoli.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is said to have strong faith in Khalaily's talent and believes he could be sold later for a higher profit. Despite this, the deal faces challenges, and no agreement has been finalized yet. Khalaily has had two outstanding seasons with Union Saint-Gilloise, helping them win the Belgian league in 2024/25 and excelling in the current Champions League campaign. ESPN named him to their team of the tournament's first stage, highlighting his defensive contributions and offensive leadership with three goals and twelve chances created.

Inter Milan won the Italian Serie A title last season, adding to the significance of their interest in Khalaily. The player has reportedly given his approval to Napoli and expressed a strong desire to move to Italy, but the competition between the two Italian clubs continues as negotiations proceed.