Napoli prepare for meeting to finalise Lucca deal | OneFootball

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli are confident of securing the services of Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese and have scheduled a meeting with the Bianconeri this week.

Napoli are close to reaching an agreement for Udinese striker Lucca.

Napoli close to Lucca agreement

epa12135325 Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca (C) jubilates with his teammates after scoring the goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match Udinese Calcio vs ACF Fiorentina at the Friuli – Bluenergy Stadium in Udine, Italy, 25 May 2025. EPA-EFE/GABRIELE MENIS

The Italy international has already given the green light to a move to the Stadio Maradona, but Napoli must convince Udinese to sell their striker.

According to Gazzetta, Napoli are confident of shaking hands with the Bianconeri in a meeting this week.

Lucca’s transfer fee revealed

DORTMUND, GERMANY – MARCH 23: Yann Bisseck of Germany is challenged by Lorenzo Lucca of Italy during the UEFA Nations League Quarterfinal Leg Two match between Germany and Italy at Football Stadium Dortmund on March 23, 2025 in Dortmund, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)

The transfer fee for the 24-year-old is expected to be around €30m.

Lucca is understood to be a direct request from Napoli coach Antonio Conte, who is seeking a backup striker for Romelu Lukaku.

LECCE, ITALY – FEBRUARY 21: Head coach of Udinese Kosta Runjaic and Lorenzo Lucca of Udinese during the Serie A match between Lecce and Udinese at Stadio Via del Mare on February 21, 2025 in Lecce, Italy. (Photo by Maurizio Lagana/Getty Images)

Napoli had also been in talks with Jonathan David, but the Italian tactician opted to go for Lucca instead.

Lucca scored 12 goals in 33 Udinese appearances last season, making his senior Italy debut in October 2024.

The towering centre-forward had previously been linked with Milan and Arsenal.