With Antonio Conte seemingly close to joining Napoli, it’s reported his wish-list includes Romelu Lukaku, Franck Kessie and Milan Skriniar.
Gian Piero Gasperini had been the first choice for President Aurelio De Laurentiis, but instead appears to be in advanced talks to further extend his era with Atalanta.
If Conte is appointed, then he will want the squad revamped with numerous new star names and demands certain guarantees for the transfer market.
Conte transfer list for Napoli
According to agent and intermediary Gigi Iacomino, some of the names have already been mentioned to the Partenopei.
They include some old favourites for Conte, namely Lukaku, who he worked with so well at Inter and is currently desperate to leave Chelsea.
Napoli expect to sell Victor Osimhen this summer, so need a replacement, and other candidates are Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee or Victor Boniface of Bayer Leverkusen.
In defence, Conte is said to want either Torino’s Alessandro Buongiorno or former Inter man Skriniar, who is currently struggling at PSG.
Ex-Milan midfielder Kessie is the name mentioned in midfield, as he is in the Saudi Pro League with Al-Ahli, but still only 27 years of age.
A cheaper option for the left wing is Patrick Dorgu, a 19-year-old who impressed at Lecce.