Napoli eye Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus but must sell players first
Napoli remain interested in signing Gabriel Jesus from Arsenal, but need to offload players such as Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca before funding the deal.
Massimiliano Allegri has signaled that Napoli want to bring in Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus, a player who currently sees limited minutes in England. To afford the Brazilian, Napoli must first sell assets, with Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca highlighted as the most probable candidates to leave. Bologna is reportedly tracking Lang as a replacement for Jonathan Rowe, while Lucca has attracted interest from several Serie A sides including Torino, Sassuolo, Fiorentina and Genoa.
Allegri also compared his existing forward Rasmus Hojlund to Harry Kane, acknowledging the Dane still needs to sharpen his finishing. The club kicked off its centenary campaign with a 2-0 victory at Genoa, thanks to goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Vergara. The transfer pursuit remains contingent on completing the necessary outbound moves before the window closes.
Why it matters
Napoli's ability to sign a high-profile striker hinges on generating funds through player sales, affecting their squad strength this season.
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