Napoli have opened talks for a few targets, but they need some sales to unlock their transfer market. The exits of multiple players on expiring contracts are not enough for the club to begin making additions. On top of Lorenzo Insigne, also David Ospina, Dries Mertens, Kevin Malcuit and Faouzi Ghoulam have left the club in such fashion, at least for now.
According to La Repubblica, the Colombian goalkeeper is in Riyad to negotiate with Al-Nassr. He will likely join them unless the Partenopei stunningly reverse their decisions and try to bring him back. They are confident Alex Meret will sign a long-term extension, but that has not happened yet. Empoli have shown interest in case they sold Gugliemo Vicario, Corriere dello Sport relays.
In particular, Napoli need Matteo Politano, Diego Demme and/or Fabian Ruiz to leave to finance multiple transfer market moves. The offers from Valencia for the first two are very low. The Spanish side must rake in cash first too. Everything has been quiet for the Spaniard thus far, also because he could just depart on a free in a year. Adam Ounas is on the chopping block as well.
Our Take on the Napoli Transfer Market
The timing of Aurelio De Laurentiis’ decision to stop spending right after the Champions League return is baffling. Despite the acquisition of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and regardless of what will happen with Kalidou Koulibaly, they need another attacker and another defender. They should go for it regardless of the future of their own current players.