Benfica interested in Napoli forward Lucca after disappointing start in Naples | OneFootball

Benfica are monitoring Lorenzo Lucca’s situation at Napoli as the striker’s future remains uncertain following a slow start under Antonio Conte.

Speaking on Fabrizio Romano’s YouTube channel, via IlNapolista, both Romano and Matteo Moretto provided an update on Napoli’s attacking options, including Lucca and Noa Lang. While neither case is considered advanced, interest is beginning to take shape as clubs assess January opportunities.

NAPLES, ITALY – DECEMBER 03: Lorenzo Lucca of SSC Napoli scores his team’s first goal during the Coppa Italia round of 16 match between SCC Napoli and Cagliari Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on December 03, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Lucca’s situation is delicate. The striker has struggled to fully convince since arriving in Naples, and his relationship on the pitch with Conte has yet to take off. Napoli are open to evaluating options, but any potential move will depend on whether an interested club can meet the club’s demands in terms of both fee and formula.

Benfica have ‘concrete interest’ in Napoli’s Lucca

According to Romano, Benfica have shown concrete interest as they look to add a new striker to their squad. The Portuguese giants are tracking Lucca closely, while Porto are not currently considered active in the race, largely due to their existing attacking hierarchy.

Moretto added an important contractual detail: Napoli are obliged to activate their option to buy Lucca from Udinese in early February. As a result, Napoli would first need to complete that purchase before selling or loaning the player elsewhere. The club believe this is a feasible operation should a suitable opportunity arise.

TURIN, ITALY – OCTOBER 18: Adrien Tameze of Torino is challenged during the Serie A match between Torino FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Olimpico di Torino on October 18, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Lucca, for his part, is keen to play regularly. With the Italian striker market still quiet but expected to accelerate later in the window, Napoli are keeping their options open, and Benfica are watching closely as the situation develops.