Como are showing significant interest in Napoli midfielder Antonio Vergara, according to reports in Italy. The Lombardy-based club are looking to strengthen their attacking midfield options, with Vergara identified as a key target. This pursuit is particularly active given the uncertainty surrounding Nico Paz’s future at Como, with José Mourinho yet to approve another season-long loan for the player.
Fabregas, Como’s manager, is also reportedly seeking reinforcements at full-back, with Yan Couto of Borussia Dortmund and Kaiki of Cruzeiro both on his radar. Vergara, a promising talent within the Napoli setup, would add creativity and dynamism to Como’s midfield.
Meanwhile, Napoli are focused on securing the long-term futures of several key players as they await the arrival of Max Allegri as their new head coach. The club is nearing agreement on contract extensions for Amir Rrahmani, extending his deal to 2029, and Leonardo Spinazzola, who is set to sign a contract through 2028. Discussions are also progressing well regarding new deals for captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo, also to 2029, and midfielder Scott McTominay, with an option for a further year taking his contract to 2031.
Napoli’s pursuit of Lazio defender Mario Gila has reportedly hit a snag, as Lotito appears unwilling to sanction a sale. This has led the Neapolitan club, led by sporting director Manna, to consider Juventus’s Federico Gatti as an alternative. Elsewhere in Serie A, Atalanta have officially appointed Maurizio Sarri as their new manager, signing a contract that runs until 2029, worth €3.5 million per season. Sarri is targeting Nicolò Savona of Nottingham Forest, alongside midfielders Ardon Jashari of Milan and Mandela Keita of Parma.
Several Italian players are attracting interest from the Premier League, with Newcastle United monitoring Arthur Atta of Udinese, and Everton and Nottingham Forest both keen on Atalanta’s Raoul Bellanova. Bournemouth are preparing a bid for Sassuolo’s Tarik Muharemovic. Fiorentina, under new manager Fabio Grosso, are also looking to bolster their squad, with a focus on bringing back former Sassuolo players Thorstvedt and Volpato. Roma are working to retain young forward Venturino, while also preparing contract renewals for Paulo Dybala and Gianluca Mancini under new sporting director Tony D’Amico.
