As the winter transfer window draws near, Serie A clubs are refining their strategies to address squad needs. Napoli, under Antonio Conte’s guidance, is particularly keen on bolstering their defense, a priority that has become more urgent following Alessandro Buongiorno’s injury.
Reports from Calciomercato suggest that Napoli are eyeing Juventus veteran Danilo, whose contract expires in June. The Brazilian defender’s situation is complicated by a clause that could extend his stay in Turin if he plays 50% of the season’s matches. Additionally, Napoli’s interest extends to midfielder Nicolò Fagioli, especially with Michael Folorunsho potentially leaving for Fiorentina.
However, Juventus’ own defensive crisis, with long-term injuries to Gleison Bremer and Juan Cabal, may hinder any deal for Danilo. The player himself has expressed loyalty to Juventus, stating, “I’ve never seen a captain change teams mid-season.”
Regarding Fagioli, Juventus Football Director Cristiano Giuntoli remains open to possibilities, saying, “Honestly, we’d like to stay as we are, but the market will tell us how it goes.”
In an intriguing twist, Giacomo Raspadori of Napoli has caught the attention of both Roma and Juventus. Giuntoli, who brought Raspadori to Napoli, and Juventus coach Thiago Motta admire the young striker. However, questions arise about his goal-scoring record: 6 goals in 33 games in 2022-23, 6 in 47 games in 2023-24, and none in 11 appearances this season.
