Napoli will look to secure an early UEFA Champions League qualification against Bologna. They’d be out of reach if they claim all three points, allowing them to start operating early ahead of the summer window, Corriere dello Sport informs.
A top-four finish will automatically trigger Rasmus Hojlund’s €44M conditioned obligation to buy. The Partenopei will instead exercise their €16.5M option to acquire Alisson Santon from Sporting CP. Both had joined on initial loans.
Napoli are concretely interested in Mario Gila and plot to offer €20/25M once Lazio realize he won’t extend his contract. It remains to be seen whether it’ll be enough. Juan Jesus is on his way out at the conclusion of the campaign, and the Azzurri are open for business for Sam Beukema.
They have been seeking a young right-back for a few sessions and have set their sights on Union SG’s Anan Khalaili as of late. They have an agreement in principle on his personal terms, but not yet with his club. He has notched 5 goals and 5 assists in 48 matches across all competitions this season.
At this stage, the plan for the midfield is to renew Stanislav Lobotka’s contract and part ways with Frank Anguissa. The Azzurri have Udinese’s Arthur Atta in their crosshairs first and foremost, but signing him will take a rich investment. They have been coveting Wolverhampton’s Joao Gomes, but he’s closer to Atletico Madrid, which are pivoting away from Atalanta’s Ederson, as they consider him too expensive, Matteo Moretto reports (via SOSFanta).
You rarely go wrong with the strategy of going young and containing costs. However, it’d be a little surprising if they managed to covince Antonio Conte to accept it with open arms.
