Napoli eye Monza striker Varela as January push intensifies

Napoli are serious about signing Monza’s Gustavo Varela and are also monitoring Mo Ali Zoma, while the Partenopei have endured an inconsistent start to the campaign and Max Allegri has faced criticism. The club’s urgency grows as the January transfer window approaches.

This urgency stems from Lorenzo Lucca’s failure to impress since his summer return, prompting the Serie A side to seek fresh attacking options. Napoli have identified the need for both an attacker and a midfielder.

Varela, Monza’s current first‑choice forward, is a key target, although any deal will hinge on the price Monza demand and their willingness to let him leave mid‑season. A second option is Mo Ali Zoma of Nurnberg, viewed as a possible replacement for Noa Lang, whose future remains uncertain after Ajax and PSV showed interest.

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Napoli would prefer Zoma’s permanent exit, a move that could also facilitate a potential transfer for Torino’s Alessio Cacciamani, who has impressed this season and was on Roma’s shortlist in the summer.