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2026-01-09 20:26:00, Sport CNA

Very busy days are being spent at the Napoli home, both in terms of sports and organizational matters.

On the pitch, Antonio Conte and the team are preparing for the important match against Inter, a match of great importance in the title race. In parallel, at the club's offices, sporting director Manna is committed to providing the coach with the necessary reinforcements during the January transfer window.

Napoli's strategy is clear: the transfer market must be carried out with a zero balance. This means that before any approach, the club must close at least one departure.

Careful planning is considered essential to maintain financial balance and meet the coach's technical requirements. In addition to the midfield, one department that requires intervention is the attack.

The offensive situation is complicated. Romelu Lukaku continues to be out of action due to injury, while Lucca has not met expectations. In these conditions, Hojlund alone is not considered sufficient to carry the weight of the department. Precisely for this reason, Lucca is seen as the main candidate to leave during this winter transfer window, to pave the way for the approach of another profile.

The striker, born in 2000, is in demand in the transfer market, especially outside Italy. There is concrete interest from Benfica and, more recently, Nottingham Forest. Negotiations with the Portuguese club are currently blocked due to the transfer formula, as Mana is aiming for an operation of around 30 million euros, a figure considered high by Benfica.

Regarding the approaches, Napoli is evaluating several options. Two of them come from Roma. Artem Dovbyk has been offered by his representatives, but the injury suffered in the match against Lecce could significantly affect the progress of this track. The other alternative for the yellow and reds is Ferguson. However, according to "Corriere dello Sport", in recent hours the voices for Raheem Sterling have gained more weight.

The England striker was also monitored during the summer, but now the situation has changed. Sterling is out of Chelsea's plans and intends to terminate his contract as soon as possible. He has not played an official match since May 2025, when he was part of Arsenal.

With over 180 goals scored in his career, Napoli could represent a concrete opportunity for his return, while the January transfer window remains open and decisive for the next moves of the Italian champions.