Napoli have made direct contact over Alessio Cacciamani, but Torino are now asking for more than €20 million after rejecting a Roma offer of around €12 million in the summer. The winger has started 11 of Torino's first 12 matches across Serie A and the Coppa Italia, with one goal and one assist. Aurelio De Laurentiis has spoken directly with Urbano Cairo, so this is already beyond loose scouting talk.
Torino's valuation on Cacciamani
The price is the real obstacle. Torino's stance has moved well past the summer figure, and that leaves Napoli negotiating from a position where the talent is obvious but the cost is higher than before. Cacciamani's 11 starts in those first 12 matches show why Torino are confident about holding firm, and his two direct goal contributions show why Napoli are interested in him rather than just monitoring him.
Monza's line on G. Varela
The other winger on Napoli's list is G. Varela, and Monza are publicly trying to slow things down. Monza CEO Mauro Baldissoni said: "The aim is to keep him with us until the end of the season. There are no negotiations, it’s all very premature, but the market is dynamic." Varela leads Serie A with nine goals and has 11 in all competitions, which explains the attention even if Monza are making their position clear. Napoli are also tracking Tylel Tati and Zabi, but Cacciamani is the more concrete story right now.
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