Napoli Eyes Gatti Amidst Transfer Woes

Napoli is actively seeking new transfer targets as their pursuits of Mario Gila and Anan Khalaili have stalled. The club is now reportedly considering Federico Gatti and Dodo to fill specific squad needs. Juventus has set a €25 million valuation for Gatti, though Napoli officials are hesitant about a player-swap deal involving Stanislav Lobotka.

Reports indicate that Napoli might delay their pursuit of Gatti while potentially securing a right-back, such as Dodo, before offloading any fringe players. While Inter Milan shows interest in Khalaili, their offer has not yet met Union SG's demands. Napoli is not actively pursuing Raoul Bellanova, who might depart Atalanta but has international offers.

From a strategic standpoint, the pursuit of Gatti, a familiar player for Allegri, is understandable. However, questions arise about the necessity of acquiring a center-back, especially at a significant cost, if a four-man defense is planned and Sam Beukema remains. Dodo, a Fiorentina player with a short-term contract, is likely available, positioning him as a potential fallback option for multiple interested clubs awaiting a favorable price.