Napoli Nearing Deals for Traore and Mangala Amidst Transfer Setbacks
Napoli are making significant strides in their pursuit of strengthening the squad, with attention focused on securing Bournemouth‘s Hamed Traore and Nottingham Forest midfielder Orel Mangala.
Despite facing setbacks in bids for Fiorentina’s Antonin Barak and Lazar Samardzic of Juventus, Napoli are forging ahead with positive developments.
Gianluca di Marzio reports that Napoli are on the verge of finalizing a deal for Hamed Traore from Bournemouth, marking the Ivorian midfielder’s return to Serie A.
Traore had previously plied his trade with Sassuolo before his stint with the English club. Napoli’s persistent efforts to bolster their midfield options come in the wake of a rejected bid for Fiorentina’s Antonin Barak and Juventus seemingly securing Lazar Samardzic.
The optimism for Napoli extends to their pursuit of Orel Mangala from Nottingham Forest. The Belgian international is likely to join Napoli on a loan deal, with the possibility of an option to buy still under consideration.
While Juventus has also expressed interest in Mangala, Napoli appears to be making significant progress in negotiations.
Despite the setback with Barak’s rejected bid, Napoli remains committed to securing the Fiorentina midfielder this month. The Serie A side is determined to reinforce its squad for the remainder of the season, turning potential setbacks into opportunities to strengthen their roster.