Napoli Make Contact with Torino over Cacciamani

Napoli have made contact with Torino. According to Corriere dello Sport, Aurelio De Laurentiis held direct talks with Torino president Urbano Cairo about 19-year-old Alessio Cacciamani. The player is a product of Torino's youth system and plays on the left wing despite being right-footed. This season, across Serie A and the Coppa Italia, he has started 11 of the club's 12 matches, scoring one goal and providing one assist. He also wears the shirt of the Italy under-21 national team.

Cacciamani is not expected to be an easy transfer. In the summer, Torino rejected an offer of around 12 million euros from Roma and asked for at least 20 million euros. The player's value is reported to have risen further since then.

Another Napoli target is Monza striker Gustavo Varela. Varela leads Serie A with 9 goals and has scored 11 across all competitions. He is valued at 25 to 30 million euros. His former club Benfica holds a sell-on right and the right to match offers. Monza CEO Mauro Baldissoni, however, said the club wants to keep the player until the end of the season. Baldissoni said there has been no meeting yet and the process is very early, but the market is busy.

Napoli's interest in a left winger may also be linked to Noa Lang, whose future has become uncertain after a row with fans following Sunday's draw with Lazio. Chelsea's Jamie Gittens also remains on the list.