Serie A giants track €45m-rated Frankfurt midfielder
Napoli and Milan are both monitoring Eintracht Frankfurt attacking midfielder Can Uzun, though any potential transfer will require meeting a substantial financial barrier. The German club have set their asking price at €45 million for the 20-year-old Turkey international, a valuation that reflects both his rapid development and the growing queue of interested parties across Europe.
Uzun has established himself as one of the Bundesliga’s most promising young attacking talents following a productive campaign. Last season, the midfielder featured in 28 matches for Frankfurt across all competitions, scoring 10 goals and supplying six assists. His performances spanned the domestic league, German Cup and Champions League, demonstrating his capacity to influence games at the highest club level despite his youth.
International pedigree and market competition
The Frankfurt star has already gained significant international experience, having earned eight senior caps for Turkey. He featured prominently at the World Cup under manager Vincenzo Montella and opened his international scoring account with a strike in a pre-tournament friendly against North Macedonia. These appearances have only enhanced his reputation as a player capable of performing on elite stages.
Italian interest faces formidable competition from multiple directions. Galatasaray maintain strong hopes of securing the player’s return to Turkish football, while several Premier League clubs have also registered concrete interest in the attacking midfielder. Frankfurt’s reluctance to negotiate below their €45 million valuation indicates they view Uzun as a cornerstone of their future squad rather than a disposable asset.
Decision time for Italian clubs
For Napoli and Milan, the financial demands present a complex strategic calculation. Meeting Frankfurt’s asking price would represent one of the larger investments either club might make this summer, particularly challenging given the economic competition from English football. Both clubs must now weigh the long-term value of securing a versatile young midfielder against the immediate cost and the risk of entering a bidding war they cannot win.