Napoli have contacted Torino about winger Alessio Cacciamani, and Monza’s Gustavo Varela is their dream target as they plan for January.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Aurelio De Laurentiis has spoken directly to his Torino counterpart Urbano Cairo about the 19-year-old. Cacciamani is a product of Torino’s academy, a right-footed winger who plays on the left, and he has started 11 of the club’s 12 games in Serie A and the Coppa Italia, with a goal and an assist. He’s also an Italy Under-21 international.
NAPLES, ITALY – JULY 14: Aurelio De Laurentiis SSC Napoli president as Massimiliano Allegri is unveiled as the new SSC Napoli head coach at Teatro di San Carlo on July 14, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
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Napoli’s January targets
Cacciamani won’t come cheap. Torino rejected a bid of around €12m from Roma in the summer and asked for at least €20m, and his value has only risen since.
Varela leads Serie A with nine goals and has 11 in all competitions. He’s valued at €25-30m, and former club Benfica hold a sell-on clause plus the right to match any offer.
However, Monza CEO Mauro Baldissoni wants to keep him: “The aim is to keep him with us until the end of the season. There are no negotiations, it’s all very premature, but the market is dynamic.”
MONZA, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Gustavo Varela of AC Monza celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with teammate Patrick Cutrone during the Coppa Italia first round match between AC Monza and US Avellino at Stadio Brianteo on August 14, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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Napoli’s interest in a left winger could also be linked to Noa Lang’s uncertain future following his clash with supporters during Sunday’s draw with Lazio. Chelsea’s Jamie Gittens remains on the list too.
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