Frattesi a top target for Napoli as club ready to invest heavily in Inter midfielder | OneFootball

Napoli have identified Davide Frattesi as one of their top summer targets and have reportedly already taken the first steps to sign the Inter midfielder, aiming to gain an edge over the competition.

The Italy international grabbed the spotlight mid-week by scoring Inter’s winner at Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final first leg, further showcasing his ability to make an impact when coming off the bench.

However, the 25-year-old was the subject of transfer speculation last January, with reports suggesting he was looking for a move away from San Siro, with Roma and Napoli among the clubs interested.

MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)

While Inter were reluctant to sell one of their most valuable midfield options in the middle of a busy season, discussions about his departure could resume next summer, as Frattesi may still be keen to find a club where he can be one of the main protagonists.

Napoli make initial move for Frattesi as Inter expect substantial bid

According to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, Napoli have not abandoned their interest in the former Sassuolo man and are reportedly ready to make him one of their biggest investments of the summer transfer window.

The Partenopei have placed Frattesi at the top of their wishlist and have already been informed about the cost of a potential deal, with Inter asking for a fee in the region of €35m-40m.

MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 24: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale battles for possession with Lucas Gourna-Douath of FC Salzburg during the UEFA Champions League match between FC Internazionale and FC Salzburg at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 24, 2023 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Although negotiations are unlikely to advance significantly until the next few months, as Inter are currently in a crucial and delicate phase of the season, Moretto explained that Napoli are already taking initial steps to get ahead of other interested clubs, with Roma also likely to consider a move.