Napoli Intensifies Efforts to Sign Israeli Winger Anan Khalaily
Napoli is stepping up its pursuit of Israeli winger Anan Khalaily, aiming to finalize what could be the biggest Israeli football transfer this summer. Italian media report that alongside Khalaily, Napoli is also targeting Spanish defender Mario Gila from Lazio to strengthen its defense. The club is accelerating negotiations, confident both players are interested in joining.
The main obstacle remains the transfer fee demanded by Khalaily's current club, Union Saint-Gilloise, which has set a high price of 25 million euros. Napoli considers this amount excessive and is pressuring the Belgian club to lower its demands to reach a swift agreement. Napoli has already agreed on a five-year contract with Khalaily and is viewed as the favorite to secure his signing.
According to Corriere dello Sport, the coming days are critical for closing the deal, with Napoli eager to complete the transfer quickly. Interest from other European clubs like Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund has also been reported, but Napoli leads the race to sign the promising Israeli talent.
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