After hiring Carlo Ancelotti, Napoli are now focused on bolstering their squad. The first moves concern the goalkeeper position since Pepe Reina is heading to Milan, one of the targets is PSG’s Areola, a player Ancelotti holds in high regard, with Leno and Rui Patricio in the background.
On the outgoing side of the ledger, Marek Hamsik’s status is uncertain. Chinese clubs could be interested in the partenopei’s captain, but they would have to offer at least €30 million. Manchester City remains interested in Jorginho, a player Napoli is asking €60 million for. Regarding the other top players on the squad, some have exit clause while others would have to receive significant bids ro be let go, De Laurentiis isn’t willing to provide discounts especially for Koulibaly.
Ancelotti intends to focus on two formations, 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1, two modules that would suit Dries Mertens a player the for,er Milan manager has asked to confirm. There were many names mentioned when Ancelotti met with De Laurentiis, some of which will become realistic based on the sales of existing players and the competition.
Napoli’s Transfer targets
Keepers: Areola, Leno, Rui Patricio;
Defenders: Meunier, Vrsaljko, Boateng;
Midfielders: Vidal, Renato Sanches;
Wingers: Chiesa, Verdi, Suso;
Strikers: Benzema;
