Eljif Almas has been one of Napoli's best players this season and Manchester United are now showing increasing interest in him.
on tuesday, sports witness Covered the midfielder position while he is currently on loan from RB Leipzig in Naples. The Red Devils' interest in him was growing as Napoli only had the option to buy him permanently for €16m.
It is seen as a bargain in the current market, especially considering how well the Macedonian has performed this season. Napoli could sign the midfielder at that low price, and they could make a quick profit.
Other Premier League clubs may also be keen on Elmas, and Manchester United's interest has now attracted more attention.
Manchester United are being helped by Manchester United's stance
tuttomerkatoweb Today report that Napoli are unsure about exercising their €16m option to purchase in the summer.
The Italian champions recognize how well the versatile midfielder has performed, but they could negotiate with Leipzig to lower their asking price.
The reasons are purely financial. The German side had initially paid Napoli €24m to sign Elmas in 2024. In 2026, he is only valued at €12m on their books, which is why Partenopei believes the €16m price tag is higher than it should be.
This uncertainty is likely to help Manchester United, who could land the player directly from the Bundesliga side, and take advantage of Napoli's attempt to get cheap.
Leipzig can stick to their €16m asking price, which is unlikely to be a problem for the Old Trafford club.
If that's not the case, they could potentially lower their price tag a bit when Elmas returns from loan and sell him to another club instead of surrendering him to Napoli.
Our opinion on Elmas for Manchester United
Since his first stint at Napoli, Elmas has played almost everywhere in midfield. He has been used more by Antonio Conte this season, but under Luciano Spalletti, he has also played in attacking midfield and on the flanks.
He is still only 26 and is at a good age, while still having a lot of experience under his belt. Manchester United's midfield problems are obvious and he can play in a number of roles, including defensive midfield.
This could make Elmas a very important team player, especially if he is signed for less than €20m in the summer.
