The transfer saga involving Juventus and Napoli is intensifying, with potential moves for Nicolò Fagioli and Giacomo Raspadori taking center stage. According to recent reports, Fagioli’s time at Juventus appears to be coming to an end, with Napoli emerging as the frontrunner for his signature in the upcoming January transfer window.
La Gazzetta dello Sport [**report**](https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Juventus/25-12-2024/fagioli-a-napoli-raspadori-alla-juve-la-trattativa.shtml) that while Marseille had initially shown strong interest in the 23-year-old midfielder, Napoli has reportedly surged ahead in the race. The key factor in this development seems to be Giovanni Manna, Napoli’s sporting director, who previously worked at Juventus. Manna’s support for Fagioli during a challenging period in his career, coinciding with a suspension, has fostered a relationship of trust and esteem between the two.
Fagioli’s departure is seen as necessary for Juventus to fund their own transfer activities. Sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is keen to strengthen Thiago Motta’s squad with at least one central defender, possibly two, and potentially a striker.
In a parallel development, Giacomo Raspadori’s situation at Napoli has caught Juventus’ attention. The Italian forward, seeking more playing time, could be part of a separate but related deal. Both transfers are being discussed on the basis of a €20-25 million valuation.
For Napoli, Fagioli would bring quality to Antonio Conte’s midfield. On the other hand, Raspadori could provide Juventus with versatility in attack, serving as both an alternative to Dušan Vlahović and as a second striker in Motta’s system.