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5 players Napoli should sign this summer

By Clemente Lisi

KIEV, UKRAINE - MAY 26: Gareth Bale of Real poses with the trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final match between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Getty Images)
KIEV, UKRAINE - MAY 26: Gareth Bale of Real poses with the trophy after the UEFA Champions League Final match between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the NSC Olimpiyskiy Stadium on May 26, 2018 in Kiev, Ukraine. (Photo by Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Getty Images) /
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CAEN, FRANCE – MAY 19: Alphonse Areola of Paris Saint Germain during the French League 1 match between Caen v Paris Saint Germain at the Stade Michel d Ornano on May 19, 2018 in Caen France (Photo by Erwin Spek/Soccrates/Getty Images)
CAEN, FRANCE – MAY 19: Alphonse Areola of Paris Saint Germain during the French League 1 match between Caen v Paris Saint Germain at the Stade Michel d Ornano on May 19, 2018 in Caen France (Photo by Erwin Spek/Soccrates/Getty Images) /

Alphonse Areola (PSG)

Napoli need a starting goalkeeper. With PSG looking to replace Areola as their number 1, it could be a wonderful opportunity for Napoli to swoop in and purchase the 25-year-old goalkeeper from the Ligue 1 club.

A member of PSG since 2012, Areola was loaned out to several clubs, including Villarreal in Spain, during that time. Areola has height (he stands 6-foot-5) and a set of quick hands, especially on high balls played in the box and set pieces. His numbers also do a lot of talking: Areola conceded 35 goals in 43 matches for PSG this past season across all competitions.

Areola is a complete player with a promising future, but the Qatari-owned club has both a history of buying players but also selling them. Although Areola has drawn interest from Newcastle in recent weeks, Napoli could very well also want his signature and he would be a perfect fit in a league that values great goalkeeping and strong defenses.

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