Lazio & Napoli Swap Deal Progressing – The Figures Revealed | OneFootball

The swap deal between Lazio defender Mario Gila and Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca could see the light, with all parties pushing in the same direction.

Mario Gila All Set to Leave Lazio

The Spanish defender is apparently on his way out of the Italian capital side, as his contract will expire in June 2027. According to Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Lazio president Claudio Lotito and Co. have launched a new attempt to extend the deal, but their approach was swiftly rejected by the player and his entourage, who wants out.

As the source explains, the Lazio patron was defiant at first, setting his asking price at €30 million. However, he has decided to adopt a more lenient approach, especially with the club restricted to a net-zero transfer market.

Napoli Offer Lorenzo Lucca in Exchange for Gila

Over the past few weeks, Napoli have emerged as the ultimate favorites to seal the deal. The Partenopei are willing to add a player in exchange to reduce the cost. While Rafa Marin was suggested as a like-for-like replacement, Lucca remains the most concrete option, especially with Gennaro Gattuso requesting a new striker.

The 25-year-old joined Napoli last summer on a €35 million transfer from Udinese. However, he struggled for playing time at the Stadio Maradona, with Antonio Conte favoring Rasmus Hojlund. The Italian spent the second half of the season on loan at Nottingham Forest, but he only scored a single goal for the club.

Lazio’s Asking Price & Real Madrid’s Cut

Pedulla reveals that Lazio are willing to sell Gila for €20 million plus the services of Lucca on loan for next season, in addition to an option to buy the striker. It should be noted that Real Madrid will receive 50% of the profit registered by the Aquile from the defender’s sale. At this stage, it remains unclear if the Partenopei would consent to these terms.