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Napoli will look to secure an early UEFA Champions League qualification against Bologna and start operating ahead of the summer.

Napoli Close In on UCL Berth, Prepare Their Next Moves

May 11, 2026 Enrico Passarella Atletico Madrid, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lazio, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Serie A 2026-2027, Transfer Market, Udinese Leave a comment

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. A top-four finish will automatically trigger Rasmus Hojlund’s clause.

Napoli plot to retain Rasmus Hojlund and Alisson Santos permanently after signing them on initial loans in the last two windows.

Napoli to Keep Manchester United & Sporting CP Loanees

February 27, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Sporting CP, Transfer Market

Napoli plot to retain Rasmus Hojlund and Alisson Santos permanently after signing them on initial loans last summer and in January, respectively. The Brazilian speedster hasn’t needed much time to prove his worth, while the former Manchester United striker has been one of their certainties.

It’s been a while since Romelu Lukaku has been cleared to return from his massive pre-season thigh injury, but he hasn't played a lot.

Napoli Veteran Facing a Crucial Stretch of His Stay

February 25, 2026 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Saudi Pro League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

It’s been a while since Romelu Lukaku has been cleared to return from his massive pre-season thigh injury, but he has been utilized very little so far, logging 41 minutes throughout 5 appearances. His comeback hasn’t been triumphant due to a some misses.

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

Napoli 2-0 Milan – Hojlund Catapults Partenopei to Supercoppa Final

December 19, 2025 Marko Vrakela AC Milan, Napoli, Serie A, Super Cup, Supercoppa

Napoli beat Milan 2-0 in the first Supercoppa Italiana semi-final to reach the final, securing a chance to win this trophy for the first time since 2014. Antonio Conte’s side avenged a heartbreaking 2-1 defeat in Serie A earlier this season.

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.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Como – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

November 1, 2025 Marko Vrakela Como, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Napoli continue their Serie A title defense at home as they take on early-season surprise package Como on Saturday evening. Stadio Diego Armando Maradona forms the backdrop for only the third top-flight meeting between the sides in the 21st century.

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 set sights on Kobbie Mainoo, who’s no longer a regular at Manchester United. They already tried in the summer.

Napoli Eye Another Underused Manchester United Player

October 13, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Napoli have set sights on Kobbie Mainoo, who’s no longer a regular at Manchester United. They already tried to nab him on loan late in the past transfer market window, but the Red Devils didn’t want to lose him at the time.

Serie A Preview: Napoli vs Genoa – Team News, Line-ups & Prediction

October 5, 2025 Marko Vrakela Genoa, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Stadio Diego Armando Maradona sets the stage for a ‘David vs Goliath’ Serie A showdown between Napoli and Genoa. While the visitors entered the round level on points with pacesetters Milan, the visitors remain pinned to the foot of the table amid a rough patch.

Inter contemplated for a while making a splash to shore up their attack in the summer but ultimatedly trusted Francesco Pio Esposito.

Inter Picked Youth Product Over Trying to Sign Hojlund

September 25, 2025 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026, Transfer Market

Inter contemplated for a while making a splash to shore up their attack in the summer, weighing some fallback options after they gave up the chase for Ademola Lookman, and kicking the tires for Rasmus Hojlund in particular. They ultimately didn’t and opted to trust Francesco Pio Esposito.

Atalanta divulged their balance sheets on Wednesday, revealing the true costs and profits of their busy transfer market windows.

Napoli Player Ratings vs Fiorentina: Dream Debut for Newcomers

September 14, 2025 Marko Vrakela Fiorentina, Napoli, Player Ratings, Serie A, Serie A 2025-2026

Napoli swept Fiorentina aside in a dominant 3-1 victory at Stadio Artemio Franchi to return to the top of the Serie A table. Antonio Conte’s side showed ruthlessness in front of goal and compactness at the back on their way to a third successive league win this season.

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