Napoli have identified Juanlu Sánchez as a target for the January transfer window, with Antonio Conte keen to add depth on the right flank and ease the workload on captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.The Sev...
Napoli have identified Juanlu Sánchez as a target for the January transfer window, with Antonio Conte keen to add depth on the right flank and ease the workload on captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo.
The Sevilla full-back has impressed across the last two seasons in La Liga, emerging as one of Spain’s most promising young defenders.
However, the Andalusian club have made it clear they will not sell below their valuation of €20 million, having already turned down lower bids.
And now, Sportal are reporting that Napoli are once again keen on the defender but face competition from abroad for his signature.
BILBAO, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 29: Juanlu Sanchez of Sevilla FC celebrates his team’s second goal, an own goal by Alex Padilla of Athletic Club during the LaLiga match between Athletic Club and Sevilla FC at Estadio de San Mames on September 29, 2024 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Napoli face competition for Juanlu
While Real Betis and Villarreal have expressed interest, the strongest competition currently comes from the Premier League, where Everton are pushing for a deal.
The Toffees are in need of a long-term right-back option following Ashley Young’s departure and Seamus Coleman’s advancing age, and view Juanlu as a natural fit.
Despite being only 22, Juanlu has already made close to 100 appearances for Sevilla, registering six goals and nine assists in the 2024-25 campaign. His tactical flexibility allows him to play both as a defender and in midfield, a trait that appeals to Conte’s system at Napoli.
LA LINEA DE LA CONCEPCION, SPAIN – OCTOBER 10: Juanlu Sanchez of Spain in action during the UEFA European U21 Championship Qualifying match between Spain and Kazakhstan at Estadio Municipal de La Linea on October 10, 2024 in La Linea de la Concepcion, Spain. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)
Rising stock after Olympic success
Juanlu’s reputation grew further during Spain’s gold-medal run at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he played a key role. Since then, interest across Europe has intensified, with several clubs monitoring his situation closely.
For now, Sevilla remain unmoved – any club hoping to secure his signature will have to meet their €20m asking price in full.
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