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Everton fighting Napoli for Axel Witsel

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Blues want impressive Belgian midfielder

Everton are fighting Napoli for Belgium and Zenit midfield star Axel Witsel.

The 27-year-old, who has 71 caps for his country, is expected to end a four-year spell in Russia this summer and has been of significant interest to clubs in Italy for successive transfer windows.

Thierry Witsel, Axel’s father, confirmed to Italian radio station CRC that he met with Napoli and they appear to be an attractive prospect to his son, but Everton have also registered “concrete” interest.

He said: “It’s true I met with (Napoli sporting director) Cristiano Giuntoli in Brussels. It was a positive discussion and there could be interest by both parties, so we’ll see how things evolve.

“Everton’s interest is concrete, like Napoli’s, so the negotiation is ongoing, and to see if the marriage happens we have to see the conditions and understand what is the best destination for the player.

“Napoli is a great club. They had Maradona amongst their protagonists so they don’t need to be praised.

 

By Ben Kelly – @benkelly_10

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