Empoli closing in on De Sciglio, battling Cagliari for Okereke

Empoli are making significant moves in the transfer market following their recent victory against Roma in Serie A. The club is working diligently to strengthen their squad under manager Roberto D’Aversa, with two key targets in their sights.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Tuscan side is pushing hard to secure Mattia De Sciglio for their defense. The full-back, who has fallen out of favor with Thiago Motta at Juventus, is a prime target for Empoli. Negotiations are progressing, and there’s growing confidence that a deal can be reached with both Juventus and the player.

In attack, Empoli are locked in a battle with Cagliari for the signature of David Okereke. Following the departure of Francesco Caputo, the club is keen to bolster their offensive options. Empoli have proposed a loan deal with an option to buy to Cremonese for the Nigerian forward.

These potential acquisitions come at a crucial time for Empoli, as they look to build on their recent success and establish themselves in Serie A. The addition of an experienced defender like De Sciglio and a dynamic attacker such as Okereke could significantly enhance D’Aversa’s tactical options for the season ahead.