Napoli, Elmas top target for midfield, Miretti still an option | OneFootball

The return of Eljif Elmas in the blue jersey is no longer just a suggestive hypothesis: the Macedonian midfielder from Leipzig is currently the top name on the list of sporting director Giovanni Manna to strengthen Antonio Conte's midfield.

Napoli, Elmas at the top of the list for the midfield. Miretti remains an option

According to Sky Sport, Napoli is considering the possibility of closing the summer market with the arrival of a midfielder, possibly two, with Elmas in pole position and Fabio Miretti as a still viable alternative, despite the injury sustained in the friendly match between Juventus and Next Gen.

Long-term strategy

The directive set by the Neapolitan management is clear: targeted investments to build a competitive group over at least a four-year horizon. In this scenario, the imminent acquisition of Miguel Gutiérrez from Girona is also included, who has already reached an agreement with Napoli and will soon be in Italy for medical examinations and signing, once recovered from the ankle surgery he underwent in Spain.

Why Elmas appeals to Conte

Tactical versatility: he can cover all midfield roles, from central midfielder to attacking midfielder.

Experience in Serie A: already a protagonist with Napoli until 2023, he knows the league, the city, and the environment.

International profile: a starter with Macedonia and fresh from experience in the Bundesliga.

Leipzig, which acquired him from Napoli, is open to a sale, and the relations between the two clubs remain good.

Miretti, still an open track

Despite the physical setback, Fabio Miretti remains on Napoli's radar. Juventus has not ruled out a sale in this transfer window, and negotiations, although slowed, remain active. The 2003-born player would guarantee freshness, potential, and the possibility of growth under Conte's guidance.

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