Defending Serie A champions Napoli are ramping up their transfer activity, with Dutch defender Sam Beukema undergoing medical tests in Rome today, possibly alongside Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca, signaling a significant summer recruitment drive that already includes Kevin De Bruyne.
Italy's Serie A 2025-26 season kicks off August 23, promising fierce competition. With Napoli as favorites after signing De Bruyne and clubs like Como and Fiorentina making big moves, the quest for the Scudetto looks wide open.
Sunderland is reportedly preparing a substantial £20M bid for Bologna's Colombian defender Jhon Lucumi. With top clubs also interested, the Black Cats aim to strengthen their squad with the Champions League-bound star.
Sam Beukema's €30m move to Napoli is slightly delayed, with his medical now set for Wednesday. Agent commission payment schedules are the hold-up, as Noa Lang already completed his €25m transfer tests for the reigning champions.
Bologna are reportedly eyeing versatile Brazilian forward Wesley Gassova from Al-Nassr as a potential replacement for Dan Ndoye. The 20-year-old, who played with Ronaldo, made 22 appearances for Al-Nassr, contributing one goal and three assists.
Ciro Immobile joins Bologna from Besiktas, seeking renewed motivation and pressure to chase a historic fifth Capocannoniere title. He aims for an Italy return but reveals new coach Gattuso hasn't called. Immobile left Turkey after enthusiasm faded despite scoring 19 goals.
Bologna CEO Claudio Fenucci confirmed defender Sam Beukema's wish to join Napoli, leading to his imminent transfer. However, Fenucci clarified Dan Ndoye made no such request, asserting the club doesn't plan further sales as they welcome new signings like Ciro Immobile.
Bologna, fresh off their Coppa Italia triumph, are actively pursuing significant reinforcements for the upcoming season, with young midfield talents and Nottingham Forest's Eric da Silva Moreira topping their wish list.
New Napoli defender Sam Beukema earns strong endorsement from ex-teammate Stefano Beltrame, who touts Beukema's 'unrivaled competitiveness' and expects him to thrive at Stadio Maradona under Antonio Conte after his €30m transfer from Bologna.
Napoli's long-anticipated acquisition of Sam Beukema is finally confirmed, with the €30M deal and medicals set to finalize. This move was planned for months, despite other transfer rumors.