Inter Milan Emerges as Leading Contender to Sign Israeli Star Anan Khalaily After Napoli Withdrawal
How 4 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Walla · Jun 29, 2026
What happened
Napoli has pulled out of signing Israeli defender Anan Khalaily due to squad size and financial issues, making Inter Milan the leading candidate to acquire the 21-year-old. Inter plans to finalize an offer soon, aiming to replace Denzel Dumfries with Khalaily, who fits their youth-focused strategy. Other European clubs have shown interest, but Khalaily prefers joining a top Italian club.
- 01Napoli halts Anan Khalaily signing due to squad size and financial constraints.
- 02Inter Milan becomes primary contender to sign Khalaily, targeting him as Dumfries' replacement.
- 03Khalaily fits Inter's strategy of investing in young, immediately impactful players.
- 04Inter plans to submit a final offer soon to secure the transfer.
- 05Other clubs like Tottenham and Dortmund showed interest, but Khalaily prefers Italy.
- 06Napoli's withdrawal opens a rare opportunity for Inter to sign the Israeli star.
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