As Napoli concludes 2024 joint top of Serie A with 41 points alongside Atalanta, the club’s management is actively working on transfer market opportunities. The Partenopei are making moves both in terms of incoming and outgoing players, with some interesting developments on the horizon.
Gianluca Di Marzio reports how Danilo, the Juventus captain, is edging closer to a move to Napoli. Recent reports suggest that the Brazilian defender has realized he is no longer a priority for Juventus and not among Thiago Motta’s preferred choices. As a result, Danilo is keen on securing a free transfer away from Turin. This situation has been brewing for some time, with only recent injury issues at Juventus allowing him to return to the starting lineup in recent matches.
With Danilo’s contract set to expire in June 2025, Napoli, along with manager Antonio Conte and sporting director Giovanni Manna, are eagerly awaiting his arrival. The experienced defender remains their primary target for defensive reinforcement.
Meanwhile, Giacomo Raspadori’s future at Napoli looks increasingly secure. The young Italian forward scored a crucial goal against Venezia in the latest league fixture, impressing in his new role as an attacking midfielder. This positional shift seems to have convinced Conte of Raspadori’s value to the team.
Following the match, Conte jokingly remarked about the transfer market, saying, “At most, we’ll remain as we are.” He emphasized that any market moves must improve the team, not diminish it, particularly in terms of squad depth.
