Udinese is reportedly targeting goalkeeper Israel from Sporting Lisbon. According to Messaggero Veneto, he is being considered as a potential replacement for Maduka Okoye, who faces the risk of suspension. The Uruguayan international, who also holds an Italian passport, appears to be preferred over Flamengo`s Rossi, an Argentine-Italian goalkeeper.
At 25, Israel is younger than Rossi and has prior experience in Italy, having played for Juventus`s Under 23 squad in Serie C from 2020 to 2022. He then moved to Sporting Lisbon, featuring even in the Champions League. Juventus holds a 50% sell-on clause for the player. The potential transfer fee is estimated to be at least 8-9 million euros, despite his contract with Sporting running until 2027. Sporting Lisbon is reportedly anticipating Israel`s departure during the upcoming summer transfer window.