Wolverhampton intensifies and complexifies the conditions for Juanlu's appearance
Sevilla FC defender Juanlu Sanchez is currently at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between English side Wolverhampton Wanderers and Italian club Napoli.
Napoli, who have a pre-agreement with Juanlu Sanchez, are increasing their pursuit of the Spanish right-back. The club's renewed interest is largely due to the uncertain future of right-back Pasquale Mazzocchi and the need for a rotation option to support Giovanni di Lorenzo.
Wolverhampton, on the other hand, have expressed interest in signing Juanlu Sanchez and seem to be in direct contact with Sevilla. Reports suggest that their talks are intensifying, with the club aiming to secure the player amid this competition.
The 21-year-old defender favours the move and is considered a good tactical fit for both clubs. However, the timeline for a potential transfer is significant, given the approaching start of La Liga 25-26, just two weeks away.
Wolves have reportedly offered up to €17 million for Juanlu Sanchez, a figure that exceeds the amounts presented by Napoli so far. However, Sevilla demands €20 million for the defender, creating a gap that needs to be bridged.
Despite the interest from both Wolverhampton and Napoli, Juanlu Sanchez's entourage has not ruled out the possibility of him continuing at Sevilla FC. The defender himself is not putting any pressure on the ongoing negotiations between clubs.
In the meantime, Juanlu Sanchez is still training under Matias Almeyda's orders. He traveled to Marseille for Sevilla's next preseason match, and made a brief appearance in the game against Schalke 04, playing less than the final half-hour.
As the summer period for footballer entries and exits nears its end, the future of Juanlu Sanchez remains uncertain. Both Napoli and Wolverhampton are actively negotiating, but no confirmed transfer has been completed as of August 2, 2025.
People in Napoli are increasing their pursuit of Spanish right-back Juanlu Sanchez, a key defender for Sevilla FC, due to the uncertain future of Pasquale Mazzocchi. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton have expressed interest in signing the Laliga star and seem to be in direct contact with Sevilla, as they aim to secure him amid competition from European-leagues clubs like Napoli.
