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Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund have carried Napoli in multiple matches, but the same can’t be said about their other newcomers.

Napoli Not Getting Much Return on their Big Investments

October 20, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market One comment

Kevin De Bruyne and Rasmus Hojlund have carried Napoli in multiple matches, but the same can’t be said about their other newcomers, who have struggled to find their footing following the summer transfer despite their large price tags.

After a few days of intense negotiations with Manchester United and RB Leipzig, Napoli are ready to bring in Rasmus Hojlund and Elijf Elmas.

Napoli on the Homestretch of Hojlund and Elmas Deals

August 29, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Transfer Market

After a few days of intense negotiations with Manchester United and RB Leipzig, Napoli are ready to bring in both Rasmus Hojlund and Elijf Elmas as the likely final signings of their summer. The Dane is set to return to Italy on loan with an obligation to buy for a total of €45M.

apoli bid farewell to Giacomo Raspadori, who headed to Atletico Madrid, and are contemplating bringing back Elijf Elmas.

Napoli Mull Reunion as Raspadori Transfers to Atleti

August 12, 2025 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Torino, Transfer Market

Napoli bid farewell to Giacomo Raspadori, who headed to Atletico Madrid, and are contemplating bringing back Elijf Elmas, who returned to RB Leipzig following a productive six-month spell at Torino. The Partenopei pocketed €22M, plus €4M add-ons.

Napoli and RB Leipzig announced the Elijf Elmas transfer before the start of the January window, and the Azzurri reignited the interest in Lazar Samardzic.

Napoli Step Up Samardzic Pursuit After Selling Elmas

December 28, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli and RB Leipzig announced the Elijf Elmas transfer even before the formal start of the January window, and the Azzurri have reignited their interest in Lazar Samardzic to replace him. The midfielder wouldn’t have been available for the final match of 2023 anyway.

Napoli and RB Leipzig are defining the details of the deal that will see Elijf Elmas move to Germany at the beginning of the January window.

Napoli Start Searching for Potential Elmas Substitutes

December 21, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Tottenham, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli and RB Leipzig are defining the details of the deal that will see Elijf Elmas move to Germany at the beginning of the January window. The signatures aren’t imminent, but the operation is on its homestretch. The buyers have cleared the biggest obstacle, which was to convince the Azzurri to sell.

RB Leipzig are pursuing Elijf Elmas, and the deal with Napoli has a good chance of going through. The player is keen on transferring.

RB Leipzig Open Talks to Onboard Napoli Midfielder

December 20, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

RB Leipzig are pursuing Elijf Elmas, and the deal with Napoli has a good chance of going through. The player is keen on transferring to have a more consistent role. Things haven’t changed under Walter Mazzarri, although he's currently out with a thigh injury.

Matteo Politano was among the players who got hurt and left the Italy set-up before the decisive Euro qualifier versus Ukraine.

Napoli Coach Mulling Options to Replace Injured Winger

September 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024

Matteo Politano was among the players who got hurt and left the Italy set-up before the decisive Euro qualifier versus Ukraine. The winger drew the nod versus North Macedonia but subbed off at the interval. The Federation later revealed that he picked up a right calf problem.

RB Leipzig have set their sights on Elijf Elmas, but Napoli don’t want to lose him despite the possible acquisitions of Gabri Veiga.

RB Leipzig Lodge Strong Bid for Gifted Napoli Reserve

August 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2023-2024, Transfer Market

RB Leipzig have set their sights on Elijf Elmas, but Napoli don’t want to lose him despite the possible acquisitions of Gabri Veiga. The Bundesliga outfit put forth a sizeable bid but was quickly rebuffed. The German side tendered €30M, but the North Macedonian international isn’t for sale.

Napoli won't have Victor Osimhen for Wednesday's clash with Milan. Giovanni Simeone will miss multiple fixtures, and Giacomo Raspadori isn't 100 percent.

Napoli Test Unusual Solutions amid Attacking Emergency

April 11, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen hasn't been called up for Wednesday's clash with Milan. Giovanni Simeone will sit multiple fixtures. Giacomo Raspadori will be available, but he's not in tip-top shape. Luciano Spalletti has tested a couple of alternatives in case the Italian striker was unable to start.

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti weighed in on several topics in a presser from Antalya, where the Partenopei are preparing ahead of the League's resumption.

Napoli Boss Spalletti Lauds Kim, Elmas and Azzurri Fans

December 7, 2022 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti weighed in on several topics in a presser from Antalya, where the Partenopei are spending time preparing ahead of the League's resumption: "“Teams like ours have the opportunity to work more in detail in these moments. You can’t march at a fast pace all the time."

Real Madrid and Barcelona Monitoring Growth of Napoli Talent

November 16, 2021 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Real Madrid, Serie A, Transfer Market

The recent displays of Elijf Elmas have caught the attention of Real Madrid and Barcelona. The Napoli midfielder scored twice in the key World Cup qualifier against Iceland. He has been regular in multiple positions with Luciano Spalletti at the helm in his third year at Napoli.

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