Napoli: Manna says Lang and Lucca stay, Galatasaray open talks | OneFootball

The January transfer market opens its doors, but in Castel Volturno, the recruitment rule is clear and allows no exceptions: "zero balance." Napoli cannot make any incoming transfers without first trimming the squad and generating cash. In this austerity scenario, the spotlight is on Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca, the two most talked-about names at the moment.

Napoli, market with the handbrake on: "zero balance" mandate. Lang, Turkish pressure but the offer is low

A real long-distance derby is unfolding over the Dutch winger on the banks of the Bosphorus. However, the situation is complex. Market expert Fabrizio Romano urges calm: although the interest from Fenerbahce and Galatasaray is genuine, at the moment neither club has met Napoli's financial demands. A different story, however, according to local sources: Turkish journalist Yağız Sabuncuoğlu claims that Galatasaray has already initiated official negotiations directly with the player's agent, trying to push the envelope.

Amidst this whirlwind of rumors, Napoli tries to stay the course. Sporting Director Giovanni Manna has publicly raised a wall in defense of his players: "Lucca and Lang are players we strongly wanted, we have never said they are leaving. They will have their opportunities." However, the month is long, and the budget constraint could soon change the situation.

Andrea Alati

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