Here we go. We have entered the last week of the January market, and Napoli is preparing to close the scudetto shots: 2 or even 3
Napoli, ultima settimana di fuoco: 3 colpi in canna per De Laurentiis (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
There is something magnetic about the last week of the market. It is that moment when every rumor becomes a potential strike, every silence a strategy. And for Napoli, this is not a week like any other: it is the week when the fate of a season can change.
After saying goodbye to Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, who was sold to PSG for a monstrous sum, fans are waiting for President De Laurentiis to pull the ace out of his sleeve. Or rather, the aces.
Meanwhile, on the field, Antonio Conte’s team continues to put on a show. Seven consecutive victories, first place secured and a conviction that seems to grow from game to game. But Conte is not one to be satisfied, and he has made it clear: reinforcements are needed to face a return leg that promises to be fiery. And so, Napoli is preparing to place three decisive blows.
Garnacho: il sogno argentino si può fare!
The name that warms hearts is that of Alejandro Garnacho, a pure talent, class of 2004, currently at Manchester United. For weeks Napoli has been working under the radar to bring him to the shadow of Vesuvius.
Garnacho: il sogno argentino si può fare! (Foto: Ansa) – serieanews.com
The negotiation seemed to have stalled, but in reality it was just a move to wait for the right moment. Now, with the final hours of the market, the deal could take off.
Conte wants him at all costs, and the club seems ready to make a major sacrifice to give him the Argentine jewel. Garnacho, in addition to representing a technical reinforcement, would also be a signal: Napoli does not only want to win, it wants to do it in style, focusing on talented youngsters and prospects.
Il rebus del difensore centrale: chi prende il Napoli?
If Garnacho is the spark that ignites fans’ imaginations, there is a much more practical issue that Conte must resolve: the hole left in the defense. The non-arrival of Danilo has complicated plans, but Napoli has not panicked. Two names top the list: Ardian Ismajli of Empoli and Marin Pongracic, currently at Lecce.
Il rebus del difensore centrale: chi prende il Napoli? (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
Ismajli could be the ideal profile, considering his experience and the fact that his contract expires in June, making him affordable. Pongracic, on the other hand, is an intriguing option because of his ability to adapt to different tactical schemes. In either case, the priority is clear: to find a reliable defender who can integrate into the roster immediately.
Napoli, Biraghi per la fascia sinistra
And then there is the question of the left flank. Matías Olivera’s injury has left Napoli with only Leonardo Spinazzola available. That is why in the last few hours the track leading to Cristiano Biraghi, captain of Fiorentina, has reopened. The negotiation, initially shelved, is back in the news precisely because of the need to have an alternative role.
Biraghi per la fascia sinistra (AnsaFoto) – serieanews.com
But there is a problem: to make room for Biraghi, Napoli will have to free up a roster spot. Here a “three-way race” involving Ngonge, Raspadori and Mazzocchi comes into play. Spinazzola, thanks to his excellent performances, has now earned his confirmation, and now the management will have to decide who to sacrifice.
These final hours will be crucial for Napoli, a team that has shown it has real ambitions. While the sale of Kvaratskhelia has left an undeniable void, it has also provided the resources to focus on three targeted reinforcements. De Laurentiis, who has often been criticized for his cautiousness in the market, now has an opportunity to reverse the narrative and give Conte a complete team.
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