Empoli's Ukrainian talent, Bohdan Popov, is at the center of a transfer talk between Cagliari and Udinese. The Serie B club is preparing to sell the young striker. Popov, a 2007-born player, has taken the Serie B by storm with his impressive performances, especially in the first half of the season. His physicality and natural goal-scoring ability have made him a target for several Serie A clubs. Cagliari, in particular, has been actively pursuing Popov, seeing him as the perfect investment to give him a prominent role in their first team. However, Udinese is also in the running, with the club's scouting department having identified Popov as a top target. The competition for Popov's signature is fierce, with both clubs ready to do battle to secure his services.