Napoli-Inglese deal in standby as Chievo looks for striker's replacement: latest

Roberto Inglese to Napoli in January, a move that was thought a certainty just a few weeks ago, is now in stand-by as Chievo look to secure a replacement before letting the striker go. The clubs reached a handshake agreement on the deal in which if Napoli needed Inglese during January, Chievo would let him transfer to Napoli. Considering the situation in Sarri's lineup, with the primary backup to Dries Mertens, Arek Milik sidelined with an ACL injury, Napoli must either determine Milik's condition or bring in another player. While reports had Giaccherini possibly being inserted in the deal, Chievo, after a series of defeats in the league and looking to guarantee their safety, are considering closely whether to let Inglese complete the move before they find his replacement.