Barcelona and Real Madrid can start a bid war for this Mexican star

In recent days rumors have surged surrounding his transfer to Barcelona after the Blaugranas transferred Philippe Coutinho to Aston Villa on a loan for the rest of the season, and given Xavi Hernández predilection of young, explosive players, he could be the perfect fit.

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But after news broke of Gareth Bale’s possible retirement after the current season ends, Carlo Ancelotti has started looking for a replacement for the Welsh international, and given his familiarity with the Mexican right-winger, he might be wearing the white jersey next season.

Everything points towards this season being Hirving Lozano’s last season as a Napoli player, especially now that two of the biggest clubs in European soccer are about to start a bid war to acquire his services. According to Transfermarkt, his market value currently is set at $45 million.

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Why hasn’t Chucky played with Napoli?

Hirving “Chuky” Lozano hasn’t played in the last two games for Napoli, missing the 1-1 draw against Juventus and the 1-0 victory against Sampdoria, as a result of a positive test for covid right after the holidays. Although he’s asymptomatic, he’s isolated waiting for a negative test.