Napoli are keeping a close eye on Chelsea winger Jamie Gittens as the Italian giants plot crucial reinforcements ahead of the January transfer window.
It has been a complicated season for Napoli, with the club struggling to keep pace in Serie A and Europe. Head coach Massimiliano Allegri is yet to find the right rhythm within the team, and crucial reinforcements are needed in January to turn their season around.
Allegri is actively searching for attacking reinforcements, with Gittens now identified as a top priority.
Jamie Gittens has struggled for game time at Chelsea. (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images)
According to Corriere dello Sport, there is a growing possibility that the 22-year-old English winger could leave Stamford Bridge in the new year. Gittens has struggled for regular playing time at Chelsea, with injuries also contributing to his limited involvement.
Napoli are confident they can get a deal done, as Gittens comfortably meets the club’s squad-list requirements under the league’s regulations regarding young players.
However, prising him away from Chelsea could prove difficult, as the Premier League club are likely to demand a substantial fee.
Chelsea firmly rejected Roma‘s opening €43 million bid for Gittens when the Serie A side pursued his signature during the recent summer transfer window.
Aside Gittens, Napoli have also set their sights on Monza forward Varela.
The 21-year-old currently leads the Serie A scoring charts with nine league goals and recently earned his first senior call-up to the Portugal national team.
Napoli have already initiated direct contact with Varela’s representatives to discuss a potential move.
