Anel Ahmedhodzic is reportedly attracting interest this month with Napoli said to be keen
Napoli have been told not to expect ‘any discounts’ in their bid to sign Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic this month. The Serie A side have been heavily linked with a move for Ahmedhodzic in recent days with reports claiming they have even made an offer.
A fee of €20m has been touted for the Bosnian, who has been with the Blades since joining the club from Malmo in 2022 and has been given the captain’s armband following the arrival of Chris Wilder last month. United hold all the cards, though, and they would dearly love to keep hold of the defender as they strive to gain traction in the Premier League and pull themselves out of the relegation zone.
Napoli, then, have been told to prepare themselves for a battle if they are to prise Ahmedhodzic away from Bramall Lane
“I believe there are two names: one is Theate, a left-footed centre-back, and the other we have is that of the Sheffield United defender, Ahmedhodzic, who costs around €20m,” director of Italian news outlet TuttoMercatoWeb Niccolo Ceccarini, said when speaking of Napoli’s January targets in an interview with Radio Marte, per Sport Witness.
“When you fish in England they don’t give you any discounts. I don’t know which Napoli will take.”
Such a stance is certainly in line with comments United owner Prince Abdullah said about the January window, insisting that only a ‘very good offer’ could persuade the club to part ways with any first-team player this month. And, given Ahmedhodzic is currently the only senior right-footed centre-back available to Wilder right now, the manager will be hoping the owner sticks to his word should the reports of an offer be accurate.
Ahmedhodzic has been a crucial player for the Blades since joining at the start of last season, appearing 34 times and scoring six goals to assist Paul Heckingbottom’s side gain promotion to the Premier League. He has understandably found the task tougher this season, with United unable to generate any traction in their fight against relegation.
He has made 14 appearances this season, and after missing United’s previous two competitive games, Wilder will be eager to welcome him back into the squad this weekend to face West Ham United.
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