Napoli working to wrap up Lorenzo Lucca transfer amid Atalanta interest | OneFootball

Napoli are looking to accelerate their efforts to sign Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca amid competition from Atalanta (h/t journalist Gianluca Di Marzio).

The Serie A champions have been engaged in talks with the Italian striker for several weeks, but Atalanta have recently entered the transfer race.

The Bergamo-based club wants a replacement for Mateo Retegui, who is on the verge of a big-money move to Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Qadsiah.

However, Napoli remain in pole position and have held positive talks with Udinese and Lucca’s representatives.

They have identified Lucca as an ideal back-up for Romelu Lukaku following his notable progress in recent years.

The 24-year-old bagged 14 goals and two assists for Udinese last season. His fine form has caught the attention of several clubs.

Napoli have shifted their focus towards Lucca after failing to make a breakthrough in the transfer talks for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez.

While Nunez appears keen on the move, the Premier League giants have turned down Napoli’s €55 million bid.

The Scudetto winners could move again for the Uruguayan International after sorting out Victor Osimhen’s sale.

Galatasaray – where Osimhen spent the last season on loan – are in advanced talks to secure a permanent €75m deal.

The Italian giants have rejected Gala’s idea of paying the transfer fee in instalments, demanding the release clause be fully triggered.

They have finalised a deal to sign PSV Eindhoven winger Noa Lang and are close to striking an agreement for Bologna centre-back Sam Beukema.