Napoli contact Udinese to sign Everton target Beto

Napoli are in talks to sign Udinese striker Beto this summer, according to Gianluca DiMarzio. The Partenopei have made their first contact with the Friulians over a deal.

Despite just sealing the Scudetto for the first time in 33 years, Napoli are already planning for next season.

They have identified Beto as a centre-forward to reinforce their squad. Apart from Victor Osimhen, they don’t have another notable striker.

Napoli are willing to part with €25 million to seal Beto’s signing from the Udine club. They have submitted a first bid around that figure.

However, Udinese are demanding €35 million for the Portuguese man. It is the sum of his release clause, and they insist on it.

Beto has netted ten goals and assisted another in 30 Serie A appearances this campaign. Last season, he scored 11.

His strikes have helped keep his side comfortably in the midtable in both seasons.

Premier League side Everton targeted him in the January transfer window and made a deadline-day bid that Udinese rejected.

He could be on the move this summer as several top clubs in Italy eye him. 

Also, Napoli’s interest in the 25-year-old could mean Osimhen’s departure. The Nigerian international has offers from around Europe and could leave this summer.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis claims Osimhen is not for sale, but many believe he bluffs to encourage higher bids. He is reportedly seeking €150 million.

If Osimhen leaves, Beto is a similar profile to the former LOSC Lille man. They are both hardworking strikers with good holdup play. They don’t give defenders rest.

Despite the difference in valuation between the two clubs, relations are positive. They could even engage in more than one transfer.

Napoli are reportedly looking at Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic who has impressed this season.

Furthermore, Napoli could sign experienced defender Rodrigo Becao from the Friulians. He has one year left on his deal, and the Partenopei have him on their radar.