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With Antonio Conte keen to add more Premier League players to his squad, Napoli are said to be keeping an eye on Manchester United’s Harry Maguire, although this may not be the best moment to lure him away from Old Trafford.
The defender has experienced mixed fortunes since joining the Red Devils in an £80m move from Leicester in 2019 but current Red Devils manager Ruben Amorim rates his qualities, which could complicate his exit.
Napoli target Man United defender as Conte pushes for more Premier League players
However, Conte particularly likes players coming from the English top tier and sees the 31-year-old as an ‘interesting’ option. According to The AthleticAs his side is looking for a defensive reinforcement.
After bringing in Scott McTominay from Manchester United and seeing his impact in Serie A, the Italian tactician is believed to be more interested in signing another footballer from a Premier League club, with Maguire fitting the profile of an experienced centre-back perfectly. Looking for Pertenopei.
Napoli have also recently been linked with Juventus’ DaniloWho could be included in a swap with Giacomo Raspadori moving to the opposite side.
However, other clubs, such as Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce and Galatasaray, are said to be monitoring the England international, but Amorim appears willing to rely on the player, who recently played the full 90 minutes in his side’s 2-1 win over Manchester City.
