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Napoli and Atalanta battle for Malmo defender Ahmedhodzic amid Premier League interest

The 22-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina central defender has impressed in Sweden, and is attracting admirers from England and Italy

Serie A rivals Napoli and Atalanta are ready to battle for the signature of Malmo defender Anel Ahmedhodzic with Premier League clubs also interested, Goal can reveal.

The 22-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international central defender - who was born and raised in Sweden - has impressed with Malmo and last season was named both best defender and best young player in the Allsvenskan.

Ahmedhodzic is now ready to step up to a bigger European league, and is attracting interest from both England and Italy.