Napoli enters competition for Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli

Napoli has officially joined Newcastle United in the pursuit of Real Betis winger Abde Ezzalzouli. Following an unsuccessful attempt to acquire Osasuna’s Victor Munoz due to a Liverpool bid, Newcastle sees Ezzalzouli as a preferred option. Napoli's Champions League qualification adds appeal to their offer, complicating negotiations for Newcastle. Ezzalzouli, who enjoyed a standout season with 15 goals and 10 assists, is currently recovering from a knee injury sustained during a pre-World Cup friendly. The deal is further influenced by Real Betis' need to capitalize on Ezzalzouli's market value, especially with a 20% sell-on clause still applicable from his time at Barcelona.

• 7:05 AMYahoo Sports — Napoli join the race for Newcastle United target Abde Ezzalzouli