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Napoli is pushing to steal Juventus Wonderkid

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2 months ago

August 27, 2026

Juventus and Napoli could be set for another intriguing transfer-market battle, with the Partenopei turning their attention toward one of the most promising young talents in the Bianconeri ranks.

According to renowned transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Napoli are closely monitoring Adin Licina, the German attacking midfielder born in 2007 who currently plays for Juventus Next Gen.

The teenager, born in Landshut, has attracted significant attention since his arrival in Turin and is regarded as a player with considerable potential for the future.

Manna’s Long-Standing Admiration for Licina

Licina is reportedly a long-standing favourite of Giovanni Manna, Napoli’s sporting director.

Di Marzio reports that Manna’s appreciation for the youngster dates back to his time at Juventus, when Licina was still part of the Bayern Munich youth system.

Manna had already attempted to bring the talented midfielder to Turin for the Next Gen project before Licina eventually made the move to Juventus.

That previous interest explains why Napoli are now keeping a close eye on his situation. The Italian champions appear ready to consider an approach if Juventus do not provide Licina with a sufficiently important role in his development.

For now, however, Juventus have little reason to rush into a decision. The club are believed to value Licina highly and want to continue developing his potential in Turin.

The situation could become even more interesting following Kenan Yildiz’s serious injury, which may create an unexpected opportunity for Licina to move closer to the first-team picture.

His attacking qualities could make him an option worth considering as Juventus assess their squad in the coming weeks.

Napoli, meanwhile, will remain attentive. There is currently no indication that a deal is close, but Manna’s long-standing admiration means the situation is certainly one to watch as the transfer window approaches its final stages.