Napoli consider Andrea Pinamonti to replace Lukaku: first talks underway | OneFootball

Romelu Lukaku's long absence, out for about three months due to a serious hamstring injury, prompts Antonio Conte's Napoli to intervene in the market to find a substitute who can guarantee continuity in attack.

Napoli, the club evaluates Andrea Pinamonti to replace Lukaku: first contacts initiated

Among the options being considered by the Neapolitan club is also the name of Andrea Pinamonti, an Italian striker owned by Sassuolo.

The first contacts

According to market expert Nicolò Schira, Napoli has already initiated contacts with Pinamonti's agents, seriously evaluating the possibility of a transfer. The same journalist reports that Villarreal is also following the Italian striker with interest, making the negotiation potentially competitive.

Player profile

Class of 1999, Pinamonti played last season on loan at Genoa, scoring 10 goals. A complete striker, he is appreciated for his speed, agility, and sense of goal, as well as his ability to create space for his teammates. Skilled in the air and tactically versatile, he can adapt to different offensive modules, a quality that makes him an ideal profile for Napoli in an emergency.

Urgency in the market

With Lukaku's injury, Lorenzo Lucca remains the only available first striker. The departure of Raspadori and Simeone, sold to Atletico Madrid and Torino respectively, has further reduced the club's offensive options. Consequently, the need for an additional center-forward becomes a priority, especially in view of the championship and the upcoming Champions League commitment.

In addition to Pinamonti, Napoli continues to explore other solutions, such as the arrival of Miguel Gutierrez from Girona, the possible inclusion of Janlu Sanchez from Sevilla, and the Diouf option from Lens. The goal is to guarantee depth and competitiveness to the team, facing an unexpected situation that has arisen precisely in the summer when Lukaku had shown a good performance in training.

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