Following the Partenopei’s disappointing winter transfer window in which the Azzurri failed to adequately replace star-winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, which may arguably be a decisive factor that could ultimately cost them within the compact race for the scudetto, Napoli seek a remarkable summer market as an attempt to persuade coach Antonio Conte to remain at the helm of the club beyond the 2024/25 campaign.
Tensions between Antonio Conte and the board have began to boil over as the Partenopei brought in Milan winger Noah Okafor on loan with option to buy for €21m in order to fill the void within the attack caused by the Georgian phenom’s lucrative €80m transfer to European giants PSG.
With the Italian tactician having expressed his frustration publicly regarding the lack of financial support within the transfer market, speculation has spiralled, linking Conte to a potential return to Juventus next season, as well as possibly taking over in the Rossonerri dug-out, despite his contract with the Partenopei expiring in 2027.
Daniele Longo reports that Napoli intend to splurge heavily within the summer market in order to emerge as significant title contenders, compete within the Champions League, and convince Antonio Conte that the project is one that is filled with plenty of promise.
Sporting director Giovanni Manna has rekindled the interest Conte’s primary target Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United as the Italian club decided not to meet Manchester United’s hefty demands back in January, going against Conte’s will. However, after new contacts with the Red Devils, the Premier League giants have lowered their price to €50m, a fee that the Partenopei would be prepared to submit in order to lure in the 20 year-old Argentinian international.
Furthermore, Longo indicates that Giovanni Manna also has his sights set on attacking-midfielder Heorhiy Sudakov of Ukrainian outfits Shaktar Donetsk. The 22 year-old has been remarkable this season, amassing 11 goals and three assists in 22 league matches, proving to possess the creativity and fluidity within the final third that Napoli require to be more efficient offensively.
Julian Faustini Ι GIFN
