Napoli are not resting on their laurels after securing Kevin De Bruyne on a free transfer from Manchester City.
President Aurelio De Laurentiis remains ambitious, promising to strengthen the squad further, particularly focusing on finding a worthy replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who departed for Paris Saint-Germain earlier this year in a deal exceeding €70 million.
The search for Kvaratskhelia’s heir has become a priority for sporting director Giovanni Manna.
While Napoli will retain players like David Neres and Matteo Politano, Conte insists on adding a top-tier talent to support them, especially with the demands of Serie A and the return to the Champions League.
Among the candidates, Jadon Sancho has re-emerged as a strong contender, according to Calciomercato.
The English winger is set to return to Manchester United after an underwhelming loan spell at Chelsea.
Chelsea declined to exercise their €30 million purchase option, opting instead to pay a €6 million penalty. Sancho remains under contract with Manchester United until June 2026, making this summer the last opportunity for the club to sell him.
Napoli aim to secure Sancho on a permanent deal, but his substantial salary—reportedly around €12 million net per season—poses a significant challenge.
Besides Sancho, other names are being considered, including Alejandro Garnacho, also from Manchester United, and Jack Grealish, who might leave Manchester City. Federico Chiesa’s possible return to Serie A is also under discussion.
What Entro Napoli thinks
Napoli’s pursuit of Sancho and other high-profile players shows clear ambition. Balancing big signings with financial realities will be crucial, but if successful, Conte’s side could build a formidable attack to replace Kvaratskhelia’s influence.
