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Roma have been working on the Giacomo Raspadori deal for a few weeks, but Napoli might overtake them at the last corner.

Raspadori Biding Time as Napoli Contemplate Reunion

January 12, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Roma have been working on the Giacomo Raspadori deal for a few weeks at this point, but the player isn’t chomping at the bit to join them because he’s waiting to see whether Napoli could arrange a reunion. Moreover, he hasn't lost faith in convincing Simeone.

The Juventus brass is in lockstep about trying to bring back Federico Chiesa. The early contacts with his camp were positive.

Juventus Serious About Chiesa, Seek Another Striker

January 6, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Liverpool, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

The Juventus brass is in lockstep about trying to bring back Federico Chiesa. The early contacts with his camp were positive, but they’ll have to wait before concretely negotiating with Liverpool, which need him for a couple of weeks.

Lorenzo Lucca isn’t the only recent Napoli addition potentially on his way out, as Noa Lang could depart too in January.

Napoli Could Quickly Part Ways with Two Recent Newcomers

January 5, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Benfica, Calciomercato, Italian Football, La Liga, Lazio, Napoli, Nottingham Forest, Porto, Roma, Serie A, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Lorenzo Lucca isn’t the only summer Napoli newcomer potentially on his way out in January, as Noa Lang could depart too. The winger hasn’t totally convinced Antonio Conte, despite a recent run of starts, and has some suitors in Turkey.

Napoli exec Giovanni Manna stated that they could tweak their frontline in January, and a new signing will hinge on the future of Lucca.

Napoli Seeking a Precise Profile to Round Out Attack

January 1, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Napoli exec Giovanni Manna stated that they could tweak their frontline in January, and a potential new signing will hinge on the future of Lorenzo Lucca. The striker hasn’t clicked with Antonio Conte and has been severely outplayed by Rasmus Hojlund.

Juventus are unlikely to pull off anything major in January, as they are under the scope of the Financial Fair Play.

Juventus Not Expected to Splurge in the Next Window

December 26, 2025 Enrico Passarella Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market Leave a comment

Juventus are unlikely to pull off anything major in January, as they are under the scope of the Financial Fair Play. Still, Luciano Spalletti could use at least a pair of reinforcements to round out the squad. The Bianconeri are set to focus on the midfield.

Lucca has experienced a rapid downturn ever since joining Napoli and his January departure can’t be ruled out, with Roma and Milan lurking.

Napoli Striker Could Become a Target for Milan and Roma

December 10, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Lorenzo Lucca has experienced a rapid downturn ever since joining Napoli, and his January departure can’t be ruled out, with Roma and Milan waiting in the wings since they are searching for offensive help. He has paid the price for some early showings and Rasmus Hojlund's arrival.

Napoli have re-found their defensive solidity after an uncharacteristic subpar start, but their attack has stopped producing.

Short-Blanket Syndrome Affecting Conte’s Napoli

November 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Napoli have re-found their defensive solidity after an subpar start, but their attack has stopped producing. Hojlund shone in his first few appearances, but he’s been easily engulfed in recent matches, while Lucca has never really gotten off the ground.

Napoli will try to bounce back immediately after the collapse against PSV, and will have the opportunity to do so against Inter.

Napoli Looking to Get Back to Basics Versus Inter

October 24, 2025 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Napoli will try to tighten the screws and bounce back immediately after the collapse against PSV, and will have a prime opportunity to do so in the crunch match against Inter on Saturday. There was a frank conversation between Antonio Conte and the squad after the loss.

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.

Napoli have gained separation from the other teams interested in Kevin De Bruyne and don't face superb competition for now.

Napoli 2025/26 Transfers: Major Moves In & Out Under Conte’s Watch

July 27, 2025 Marko Vrakela Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli defied the odds to win the Scudetto last season, defeating Inter in one of the most dramatic title races in recent memory. With none of the most recent five reigning holders managing to retain the crown, history isn't exactly on their side heading into 2025/26.

Napoli didn’t find a way to sign Darwin Nunez at somewhat manageable figures, so they accelerated for Lorenzo Lucca.

Napoli Give Up for Darwin Nunez, Bring In Lucca Instead

July 16, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli didn’t find a way to sign Darwin Nunez at somewhat manageable figures, so they accelerated for Lorenzo Lucca and shook hands with Udinese on Tuesday. The striker will take the medicals later this week and leave for the first summer retreat in Dimaro.

Napoli won’t go all the way to sign Lorenzo Lucca until they have a chance to bring in Darwin Nunez, and Atalanta and Milan jumped in.

Napoli, Milan, and Atalanta in the Mix for Udinese Star

July 7, 2025 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Atalanta, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Arabia, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli won’t go all the way to sign Lorenzo Lucca until they have a chance to bring in Darwin Nunez, which exposes them to other sides’ interferences with their pursuit, as Milan and Atalanta have joined in.

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