Sassuolo looks to Empoli's Saba Goglichidze to strengthen defense

Evaluates the renewal of Romagna, and does not seem too convinced of the central defenders that could eventually redeem, Sassuolo . Done for Muharemovic, already redeemed by Juventus, on the waiting list Lovato, Velthuis and Bonifazi, the new name is that of Saba Goglichidze , who has done important things, this season, with Empoli relegated and is one of the names that the radio market is associating with the black-green defense. Over 30 appearances - 33 - with the Tuscans are a very spendable business card, the excellent relations between the two companies - which have made deals in abundance - could facilitate the closing of a deal on which the radio market is decisively banking.

The young man arrived in Tuscany last season on a free transfer, he has a contract that is highly contestable in terms of salary (less than 200 thousand euros gross) and the expiry date – 2028 – that ties him to the Tuscan club becomes a detail, given that the relegation forces Empoli to cash in as much as they can. Here is Sassuolo who moves then, obviously in good company, given that the young Georgian centre back has had his say, so much so as to spark the interest of several clubs. In January, Roma and Galatasaray made inquiries, but Goglichidze remained in Tuscany, from where he can however leave for a figure that varies between 5 and 7 million euros. Nothing, all things considered: Empoli is in a hurry to see and sells, and in addition to Sassuolo , Fiorentina, Parma and Lazio are also looking at the Tuscan showcase for the Georgian centre back. Empoli will play for a higher price, rightly so, but Sassuolo seems ready to take a step. Obviously not longer than they can chew, perhaps also counting on the very good offices that the black-green companies boast with the Tuscan club: loan with right/obligation is the formula that could unlock everything, perhaps guaranteeing the player a 'longer' on the contractual deadline. Which today says 2027, tomorrow - if the negotiation goes well - could say 2028.

Stephen Fogliani

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