Napoli are hoping to secure the services of West Ham United defender Angelo Ogbonna this summer. According to recent reports, the Serie A outfit are planning to make a move for the Hammers centre-back during this summer transfer period. It is believed that the new manager of Napoli Carlo Ancelotti is keen on bringing the Italian international to the Stadio San Paolo in the coming weeks.
The 30-year-old had put in a number of outstanding performances for the Hammers over the last few years which has not gone unnoticed by other clubs. Some sources are now claiming that the Italian giants are eyeing a summer swoop for the West Ham defender as they look to mount a title challenge next season.
Ogbonna had featured in 38 matches for the East London outfit last season and has 3 goals to his name in all competitions. The Cassino-born player is exactly the kind of defender who can excel if he makes a move back to his homeland. He can thrive under the expert guidance of Carlo Ancelotti at Naples if they end up sealing a move for him during this window.
The Hammers could only manage to attain a 13th placed finish in the English top flight last season. However, with Manuel Pellegrini’s arrival this summer, it is expected that the East London side would make significant improvements to their squad ahead of the new season. The fact that they could potentially lose one of their prized assets just a few weeks before the start of the new campaign will be worrying for the Hammers faithful.
Retaining some of their top players like Ogbonna could go a long way in helping Pellegrini improve his side’s performance in the league next term. However, if the Chilean manager decides to bring in a suitable replacement using the money generated from the potential sale of Ogbonna, then it might be a move worth considering, especially because of the Italian’s past record with injuries.
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At 30, the West Ham defender still has a few years left in him to play at a high level which Napoli could look to benefit from, in the next few seasons. It remains to be seen what lies ahead in the future of Ogbonna and whether he ends up making a switch to the Serie A this summer.
