How much does Lorenzo Lucca cost? This is the question some big names in our league are asking when faced with the season of the HCL number 17
In estate sarà bagarre per Lucca: le 4 big che lo vogliono e a che cifre (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
This is undoubtedly the season of consecration for Lorenzo Lucca. Nine goals in the league, 2 in the Italian Cup and the distinct feeling that he has made the long-awaited leap in quality.
After a few years of slow and steady growth, the Udinese striker seems ready to take the Serie A stage for good. A parable vaguely reminiscent of that of Luca Toni, who exploded a little later than his colleagues but then became a certainty. Lucca is going for 25 and the coming summer could be the turning point, because all the big names in our league have their eyes on him.
Udinese this winter has strenuously resisted his early transfer, but from the end of the season onward it will be difficult to keep him. The latest team to officially join the race for Lucca – according to ‘Gazzetta’ reports – is Napoli. Manna has been following him since last season: he was the alternative to Lukaku, then nothing came of it because the Belgian himself arrived.
But next year, with a Lukaku who is unlikely to be able to hold an entire season on his own, there will be a need for a striker who can best integrate into the department. Lucca, because of his physical and playing characteristics, seems perfect as a vice-Lukaku or even to play alongside him. Napoli-Udinese scheduled for tomorrow night could be just the occasion to broach the subject with the Pozzos.
Dall’Atalanta alla Roma: le altre big che vogliono Lucca
Another big name to keep an eye on is Atalanta. Gasperini has always been an admirer of physical and technical profiles like Lucca’s. The Bergamo club has already thought about it during the winter market, but the lunge did not come.
Dall’Atalanta alla Roma: le altre big che vogliono Lucca (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
With Retegui and Scamacca already on the roster, the Dea could make room for Lucca only in the event of a major sale: Retegui in particular is a valuable piece of the market and it is not excluded that some unrenounceable offer, above 50 million euros, will arrive in June. In that case, the road to Lucca would be paved.
Roma is also in the window. The situation of the Giallorossi strikers is evolving, and everything will depend on the new technical project. It is no secret that in Trigoria they are courting Gasperini to entrust him with the bench next season. Should the former Atalanta coach arrive, Lucca would automatically become a prime market target.
And then there is Milan. This year the Rossoneri have been “content” with only Gimenez for the role of center forward, but it is clear that an alternative will be needed next year. Abraham is set to leave to make cash, and Lucca – also sought this winter – would be the ideal element to flank Gimenez, guaranteeing a different solution for Pioli (or whoever will be the next Rossoneri coach).
Ok, ma quanto costa Lucca?
One sticking point remains, however: convincing Udinese to give up Lucca will not be easy. Pozzo, in keeping with tradition, will sell only on his terms. At the moment, the impression is that with less than 25 million euros he will not even sit down to negotiate. An important figure, but not prohibitive for clubs like Napoli, Atalanta, Roma and Milan.
The question at this point is not whether Lucca will leave, but which of these bigs will manage to get their hands on one of the most interesting prospects on the Italian scene. The summer is shaping up to be very hot, and the Piedmontese talent could be the absolute star of the next market.
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