Napoli: Five sold, no January spend, Lucca in doubt, Lukaku rejects Saudi | OneFootball

Napoli is preparing for a winter transfer window focused on financial balance and sustainability. The watchword is just one: zero balance.

Napoli, January transfer window with zero balance: five strategic sales for Conte. Lucca on the fence, Lukaku says “no” to Saudi Arabia again

An obligatory, but also strategic, choice that could trigger a mini-revolution in the Azzurri squad to satisfy Antonio Conte’s requests and keep the competitive level high after the success in the Italian Super Cup.

Napoli transfer market: Manna’s zero-cost plan

Sporting director Giovanni Manna is working with a clear principle: to finance new signings exclusively through sales. Conte has asked for targeted reinforcements, functional to his playing system, and the club is ready to satisfy him without increasing total investments.

In this light, five players could leave Napoli in January. These are profiles who, for technical reasons or lack of space in the rotations, are struggling to find continuity under Conte’s management.

Among the first names on the way out is Pasquale Mazzocchi, followed with interest by Sassuolo. The same fate for Vergara, targeted by Cagliari and Lecce, and for Ambrosino, set to find more playing time elsewhere. Attention also to Marianucci: despite the summer investment of around 9 million euros, the defender could leave on loan or permanently, with Baroni’s Torino among the possible destinations.

The Lucca case: heavy investment, complex decision

The situation of Lorenzo Lucca is more delicate. The striker, who arrived from Udinese in a deal worth around 35 million including fixed part and bonuses, has not convinced in the minutes given and has not fully taken advantage of Lukaku’s absence.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Juventus have made inquiries, while in England West Ham remains alert, having just sold Fullkrug to Milan. However, Lucca’s valuation requires deep reflection: recovering the entire investment just five months after the purchase seems complicated. Moreover, before giving up his first offensive alternative, Conte wants to check Lukaku’s physical condition and performance upon his return.

Lukaku pledges loyalty: “Napoli and Conte, my priority”

And Romelu Lukaku himself is the cornerstone of the project. The Belgian has once again rejected advances from Saudi Arabia, which already tried in the summer to lure him away from Napoli with very attractive financial offers.

As reported by Il Mattino, Big Rom was clear: “I want to get back on the pitch in the Azzurri shirt and give everything for Conte.” The Saudi Pro League can wait. His intention is to put himself back at the center of the technical project and lead the attack in the second half of the season.

A silent but targeted revolution

Napoli won’t make noise in the transfer market, but could significantly change its face. Five departures, selected signings, and total trust in Conte: a silent revolution, built on balanced accounts and functional, not emotional, choices. The goal is clear: to remain competitive at the highest levels without betraying the club’s economic balance.

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