Lang's deadlock forces Napoli to eye Harvey Elliott as market stalls

Calciomercato Napoli the Lang situation blocks the club’s incoming market, meaning no signing from the ex‑PSV player will be pursued. Giovanni Manna is praised for preparing the ground for Gabriel Jesus, while Napoli have launched a sondaggio for Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, who spent last season on loan at Aston Villa,

Il Mattino explains that without a definitive sale of the ex‑PSV midfielder, Napoli will refrain from any incoming transfer this window. La situazione surrounding Lang remains uncertain, and the club has signalled it will not act until that hurdle is cleared.

Elliott emerges as target

The club’s sondaggio targets Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, who spent the previous campaign on loan at Aston Villa, where he featured regularly. Stampa A− A+ released the report, confirming the interest as part of Napoli’s broader scouting.

"Giovanni Manna has done everything that needed doing, because he prepared the ground for Gabriel Jesus, who has an agreement from late July," the club source said. The quote underscores Manna’s role in shaping the summer agenda.

Chelsea and Newcastle moves

Chelsea, after abandoning the pursuit of Marc Guiu, completed the afternoon sale of the 20‑year‑old Spaniard to Leipzig, retaining a future resale clause. This move was noted alongside Napoli’s own transfer calculations.

Newcastle consider the Woltemade option surplus, and the English side that paid Stuttgart 69 million pounds refuses to off‑load the player cheaply. The financial outlay highlights the market’s complexity for clubs juggling budgets.

Ultimately, all of these moves depend on Lang, who is reportedly close to exiting the market, leaving Napoli’s transfer plans in limbo. The club’s next steps will hinge on whether Lang’s situation resolves.