Napoli are trying to accelerate their pursuit of Manchester United talent Kobbie Mainoo and are now actively working to create the necessary space, with striker Lorenzo Lucca potentially being sacrificed in the process.
Information relayed by transfer expert Luca Marchetti on Sky Sport, via AreaNapoli, details the latest movements in the negotiation for the young English midfielder.
The good news for the Azzurri is that significant progress has been made with the player himself, who is reportedly willing to accept a move to Naples.
However, two key hurdles remain: securing an agreement with Manchester United and finding both economic and technical space for a new arrival.
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The January 2nd Deadline
Napoliโs urgency to sign a midfielder is tied to the timeline for Andrรฉ-Frank Zambo Anguissaโs return. Marchetti states that if the club wishes to bring in a new player by January 2nd, they must move decisively now. If they wait until the end of the transfer window, the need for an immediate reinforcement becomes less pressing as Anguissaโs return date nears.
To expedite the deal and make room for new signings, the club is rumored to be preparing for the possible departure of forward Lorenzo Lucca in January. This move would address both the technical list requirements and the economic considerations needed to successfully conclude the operation for Mainoo as soon as possible.
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