Inter and Napoli Reassure Their Coaches Despite Delays

Napoli and Inter haven’t been too active on the market as of late, but both front offices are confident they’ll eventually fill their holes. Antonio Conte is growing frustrated with the Victor Osimhen stalemate as he’s eager to work with Romelu Lukaku.

The striker doesn’t appear close to leaving at this stage, holding up the domino. However, president Aurelio De Laurentiis reassured the coach that it would happen down the line last week, Il Mattino informs.

While Napoli need the massive departure to reignite their window, Inter have been struggling to find the right center-back to add. Simone Inzaghi pushed for Ricardo Rodriguez, but the brass was never too high on him due to his age, La Gazzetta dello Sport relays.

The coach and the management will have a meeting in the coming days to discuss such a matter and more. Robert Renan lingers as an option. He has a €25M release clause, while Zenit want €20M. The Nerazzurri prefer a loan with an option to buy. The latest option to fall on their radar is Mauro Perkovic. He plays at Dinamo Zagreb and has a €7M price tag. He has racked up 41 appearances with his present side and 11 caps with Croatia U-21.

Our Take on Napoli and Inter

The problems of the Partenopei are a lot more worrying, as the Osimhen windfall would lead to multiple signings. The longer that takes, the more time they’ll need to be in shape and learn Conte’s system. Instead, the champions’ issue is minor in the back and bigger up front.