Lorenzo Lucca, the rising star of Italian football, has become the center of attention for several top clubs in Serie A. After fending off interest during the January transfer window, Udinese has made it clear they are open to negotiations for their prized striker come the end of the season.
Calciomercato report how the 24-year-old Piedmontese forward has been in scintillating form this season, netting 9 goals so far. This impressive tally places him among the top Italian scorers in the league, with only Moise Kean and Mateo Retegui finding the back of the net more frequently.
Udinese, renowned for their astute business in the transfer market, have already set a valuation of 30 million euros for Lucca. The Pozzo family, owners of the club, have a track record of nurturing talent and selling at the opportune moment, as evidenced by past deals involving players like Handanovic, Sanchez, and De Paul.
As the summer transfer window approaches, an all-Italian bidding war is expected to unfold for Lucca’s signature. While AC Milan showed interest in January, their acquisition of Santiago Gimenez has cooled their pursuit. Now, Roma and Napoli have emerged as the frontrunners, with both clubs having initiated contact with Lucca’s agent, Giuseppe Riso, in recent weeks.
For Lucca, a move to either Rome or Naples would represent a significant step up in his career, offering him the platform to showcase his talents at a higher level. As the season progresses, all eyes will be on the young striker as he continues to impress and potentially secure a big-money move to one of Italy’s footballing giants.
