Napoli’s transfer market has been full of twists and turns, with last minute additions including Romelu Lukaku and Scott McTominay. However, the club’s business is not yet complete as they seek to further strengthen their midfield.
Calciomercato report how Initially, Napoli’s primary target was Billy Gilmour, the 22-year-old Brighton midfielder. The deal seemed all but secured until the English club backtracked twice. The situation was further complicated on Tuesday evening when Brighton’s new signing O’Riley suffered a significant injury, prompting the club to halt Gilmour’s potential transfer.
Undeterred, Napoli have swiftly shifted its focus to Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo. The club are now engaged in last-minute negotiations to secure Arthur’s services. The Brazilian spent last season on loan at Fiorentina before returning to Juventus. Napoli manager Conte sees Arthur as an ideal backup for Lobotka, valuing his characteristics and experience.
The Naples-based club is proposing a straight loan deal to Juventus, a terms both parties seem to agree upon. The current negotiations center around the player’s wages, with Napoli seeking to share the salary burden or at least avoid paying the full amount.
Talks are progressing rapidly as both clubs aim to finalize the deal before the transfer window closes. There’s a strong desire to accelerate negotiations in these final hours of the market, bringing Arthur closer to joining Napoli for the upcoming season.
