According to reports from Il Mattino, relayed by CalcioNapoli24, Napoli has set their sights on Leicester City’s Boubakary Soumaré as a potential transfer target for the upcoming winter market.
The Serie A champions currently have André Zambo Anguissa occupying the holding midfield role. However, with Anguissa set to represent Cameroon at the upcoming AFCON in January, manager Walter Mazzarri is in need of a reliable alternative during his absence.
As a result, Napoli is actively seeking options in the market, with their primary objective being to secure cover for the former Fulham player in the coming month. Boubakary Soumaré is reported to be the player at the top of their list for January.
The potential complication in this pursuit lies in the fact that Soumaré was allowed to join Sevilla on loan in the previous transfer window, where he has become a regular feature, making 12 appearances in all competitions this season. Therefore, if Napoli wishes to recruit the player owned by Leicester, they would need Sevilla’s approval to cut short his loan spell in January.
Furthermore, any prospective move would also necessitate an agreement between Soumaré and the Championship side, reflecting the complexities involved in Napoli’s pursuit of his services. It appears that there is still substantial groundwork to be covered before this potential deal can come to fruition.
