Udinese are reportedly tracking Italy-Nigeria centre-back Nosa Edward Obaretin, who is currently on the books at Napoli, as the Serie A side weigh up defensive options ahead of the new season.
The 23-year-old, born in Forlì and standing at 1.93m, is valued at €1.50m on Transfermarkt, a figure viewed as accessible for a club traditionally reliant on developing emerging talent. The reported probability of the move remains unclear, with the transfer listed as “?” and no agreement in place.
Obaretin, a left-footed central defender, holds dual Italian and Nigerian nationality and is regarded as a physically imposing option at the back. He is currently listed with Empoli, wearing the No 5 shirt, but the latest rumour links him with a switch from Napoli to Udinese within Serie A, underlining some uncertainty around his registration and future.
There is no public indication of a fixed contract expiry date at his present club, which has fuelled speculation that a departure could yet come under favourable terms or even edge towards a free-agent scenario if his status is clarified later in the window.
Recent data on his performances is sparse, and no official club sources have detailed his latest competitive outing – including opponent, date, scoreline or individual display – leaving scouts to lean heavily on his profile rather than recent headline performances.
Born on 26 January 2003, Obaretin has been developed entirely in Italy and is viewed as a modern centre-back with the ability to build from the back on his stronger left side. His career path to date has kept him within Italian football, with Empoli and now Napoli involved in his development.
If Udinese do firm up their interest, a move could offer Obaretin a clearer route to regular Serie A minutes and the platform to turn a promising profile into a more established reputation at the top level.
