Napoli is contemplating an innovative approach to secure Lazio defender Mario Gila. The club is reportedly considering including striker Lorenzo Lucca in a potential deal to help bridge the €30 million valuation set by Lazio for Gila.
According to Sky Sport’s Manuele Baiocchini, via LaLazioSiamoNoi, Gila has become a highly sought-after centre-back this summer, drawing significant interest from both Milan and Bournemouth in recent weeks.
However, Napoli, under the guidance of their incoming coach Massimiliano Allegri, appears to be in the leading position, with reports suggesting the Spanish defender himself is keen on the move.
The main obstacle is the financial aspect. Lazio president Claudio Lotito has valued Gila at €30 million, a price Napoli deems excessive, especially considering the player’s contract is set to expire in June 2027.
Lazio’s Striker Needs Make Lucca Exchange Attractive
The inclusion of Lucca in the negotiations could prove pivotal for Napoli’s pursuit. Lazio is actively looking to strengthen their attack for Gennaro Gattuso’s inaugural season, and the striker, who was on loan at Nottingham Forest last season, is not in Napoli’s immediate plans.
Should both clubs reach an agreement on the financial structure of a player exchange, a deal could progress swiftly in the coming days, despite mounting interest from other clubs.
English Translation:
Napoli is exploring a creative solution to sign Lazio defender Mario Gila, with the club considering offering Lorenzo Lucca as part of any deal to bridge the gap between their valuation and Lazio’s asking price of €30 million.
According to Sky Sport’s Manuele Baiocchini, via LaLazioSiamoNoi, Gila has emerged as one of the summer’s most coveted centre-backs, attracting interest from both Milan and Bournemouth in recent weeks.
However, Napoli and incoming coach Massimiliano Allegri hold pole position, with the Spanish defender understood to be pushing for the move himself.
The sticking point is financial; Lotito values Gila at €30 million, a figure Napoli considers excessive given that his contract expires in June 2027.
Lazio’s striker need makes Lucca exchange formula an attractive proposition
The Lucca angle could prove decisive in the Partenopei’s pursuits.
Lazio are actively seeking attacking reinforcements ahead of Gennaro Gattuso’s first season, and the striker, who spent last season on loan at Nottingham Forest, is considered surplus to requirements by Napoli.
If the two clubs can agree on the financial structure of an exchange formula, a deal could develop quickly in the coming days, despite increased interest from abroad.
