Napoli’s Sudakov Move Held Up over Fee, Player Keen on Transfer

Napoli have made a formal bid of over €35 million for Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Georgiy Sudakov. However, the clubs haven’t agreed on a fee yet, leaving the deal in limbo for now.

WHAT IS THE LATEST?

Napoli have offered more than €35 million to sign Sudakov, the 22-year-old Ukrainian midfielder. But Shakhtar have rejected it, asking for a higher price before allowing player talks. Sudakov wants to join Napoli, but there’s no agreement between the clubs yet.

NAPOLI’S SEASON AND TRANSFER PLANS

Napoli will return to the Champions League next season after a strong Serie A campaign. They are working to strengthen their squad. Napoli are in talks with Benfica midfielder Florentino and have offered him a five-year deal. They are keen on getting Sudakov to improve their midfield for domestic and European games.

SUDAKOV’S SEASON AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

Sudakov has performed well for Shakhtar Donetsk this season, catching the eye of top European clubs with his creativity and skill. Though exact stats for this season aren’t provided, he’s one of Ukraine’s top young talents. A move to Napoli would advance his career, with a chance to play in a bigger league and the Champions League.

Shakhtar’s CEO has confirmed talks but is sticking to their price, around €40-50 million from past deals. Napoli’s president is pushing the deal forward, showing the club’s interest in Sudakov.

NEXT STEPS FOR THE TRANSFER

Napoli are likely to return with a better offer, possibly nearing the €40 million mark. Some Italian reports suggest the clubs may soon agree. With Sudakov open to the move, the fee remains the main issue. If Napoli meet Shakhtar’s price, the transfer could happen quickly, especially as the summer window nears. Shakhtar lead the Ukrainian league and can hold out for their price, while Napoli’s urgency is due to their return to top European football.