According to the latest Igor Jesus transfer news, a number of Serie A scouts are in the US monitoring the Brazil U23 and LAFC midfielder.
Italy’s elite soccer division has hosted some of the finest Samba stars over the years. Many have been a huge success and have won a plethora of trophies aswell as admirers during their time in Bel Paese.
The likes of Ronaldo, Cafu, Kaka, Julio Cesar, Aldair, Lucio, Ronaldinho and Julio Baptista are just some of the names who left their mark.
Igor Jesus Transfer News
Last week, a FootItalia exclusive revealed that USMNT midfielder Jack McGlynn is being tracked by a number of Serie A clubs.
Now, a number of Serie A scouts have been sent to America to check on the progress of Igor Jesus. The 22-year-old has only been with LAFC since January.
However, a number of eye-catching performances in the MLS have drawn the attention of clubs in Italy. Jesus has a glowing reputation and is tipped for a bright future.
Primarily a holding midfielder, Jesus is strong in the tackle and has a physical presence that makes him very tough to play against. Jesus is technically gifted and demonstrates a wide range of passing skills.
He is also renowned for his stamina and can cover large areas of the pitch with minimal fuss. Attributes of which have attracted the interest of Serie A scouts.
How Much Is Igor Jesus Worth?
According to TransferMarkt, Igor Jesus has a value of €3.5million. Which is exactly €500k less than what LAFC parted with when they bought Jesus from Estrela da Amadora in January.
Despite the minor drop in valuation, Jesus is still sought after by many Italian clubs. Although the Black and Gold Falcons face a mammoth task in getting out of their Club World Cup group, Jesus’ stock will rise if he performs.
Despite FIFA’s newly expanded competition perhaps not drawing in the audiences it desired, a lot more eyes will be on Jesus than he is used to in the MLS.
What Serie A Clubs Are Watching Igor Jesus At The Club World Cup?
A scroll through the fastest payout betting sites will reveal a flurry of transfer activity in Serie A this transfer window. In particular with Italy’s biggest teams.
It’s understood that the likes of Napoli, Inter and Juventus aren’t sending their scouts to watch Jesus. Even though the Nerazzurri and Old Lady are playing in the competition.
Rome giants Lazio and Roma are watching Jesus alongside Fiorentina. There is also interest from the likes of Como, Udinese and Torino.
Jesus is on the cusp of a full senior Brazil call-up. If he can show the world what he is all about at the CWC, it won’t just be Italian clubs vying from his signature.
Expect interest from England, Spain, Germany and France. Even Portuguese and Dutch clubs could harbor an interest. All that remains is for Jesus to show his potential suitors what he is all about.
