As Napoli sit atop the Serie A table, Antonio Conte is keen to strengthen his squad for the second half of the season, with particular focus on the midfield. The Partenopei are exploring various options, both incoming and outgoing, to fine-tune their engine room for the challenges ahead.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports that in recent weeks, two names have been prominently linked with moves to Naples: Lorenzo Pellegrini and Jacopo Fazzini. However, the landscape is shifting rapidly. Pellegrini’s recent goal-scoring performance in the Rome derby, coupled with his captaincy role, has seemingly reignited his importance to Roma, making a transfer to Napoli increasingly unlikely.
Fazzini remains a viable target, with Napoli’s offer to Empoli reportedly surpassing that of Lazio. However, the young midfielder is weighing his options, considering the potential for more playing time in Rome. Napoli’s strategy appears to be leaning towards investing in youthful, promising talent for the future.
On the departure front, Michael Folorunsho’s move to Fiorentina continues to gather momentum. The Viola have identified the Italian midfielder as the ideal candidate to bolster Raffaele Palladino’s midfield options and are working diligently to finalize the deal.
Conte’s vision for Napoli’s midfield seems to be a blend of experienced leadership and emerging talent. As the January transfer window progresses, the club’s management will be working overtime to secure the right balance, ensuring that the team maintains its competitive edge in both domestic and European competitions.
