The four clubs who could sign Sassuolo's Gianluca Scamacca this summer
Cameron Smith
- Updated: 7 Jun 2022 13:33 CDT
- 3 min read
Sassuolo forward Gianluca Scamacca has reportedly attracted interest from four European giants after a stellar season in Serie A.
Scamacca, 23, scored 16 league goals during the 2021/22 season, averaging a strike every 134 minutes of action he played in the division.
It was the Italian's breakout season, with his only other Serie A campaign coming for Genoa on loan the previous year, where he scored eight league goals. Prior to that, Scamacca spent time in Serie B after joining Sassuolo from PSV as an U-19 player.
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However, he could be set for a huge move this summer with four clubs eyeing up a potential move.
Sassuolo CEO Giovanni Carnevali told Sky Sports Italia: "There have been some contacts with some clubs for Scamacca and others," amid interest in their forward.
Carnevali added: "Our desire is to keep most players in the team, and there is nothing concrete for now.
"We need to wait for young players and give them a chance in Serie A. It's part of our philosophy [to give youth a chance]. We must give these guys a chance to play. Otherwise, the national team won't reach great results."
However, despite Sassuolo's hope of keeping Scamacca, Football Italia have reported that both Milan clubs, Inter and AC, are keen on a move, while Premier League side Arsenal are also in the mix. In addition to that, Gianluca Di Marzio has reported that Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in signing the 23-year-old.
Why are they interested in Scamacca?
Scamacca has been one of Serie A's standout players over the past 12 months and his record in front of goal has clearly attracted scouts across the continent.
PSG look set to lose Angel Di Maria and Mauro Icardi this summer, so a back-up option to the likely first choice trio of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Neymar is needed. Scamacca hence fits the bill.
Furthermore, Inter are reportedly pursuing a replacement for the veteran Edin Dzeko to partner Lautaro Martinez up front, while Milan are in a similar position with Zlatan Ibrahimovich's contract expiring this summer and Olivier Giroud also approaching his late 30s.
