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Napoli rejects Juventus offer for a swap deal

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2 months ago

July 12, 2026

Napoli have maintained their interest in Federico Gatti, with the Juventus centre-back emerging as a potential target for the Partenopei ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

According to Corriere della Sera, the Italian champions are closely monitoring the situation of the 1998-born defender and could try to take advantage of Juventus’ need to reduce the size of their squad before making new signings.

The Turin club’s requirement to generate space within the squad may create an opportunity for Napoli to negotiate a favourable deal for Gatti, who arrived at Juventus after impressing with Frosinone and has since established himself as an important defensive option for both the Bianconeri and the Italian national team.

Napoli believe the current circumstances could allow them to secure the defender’s services for a lower fee than expected.

However, Juventus are not expected to make any decision without carefully evaluating the sporting and financial aspects of a possible departure.

Juventus propose Lobotka swap, but Napoli reject idea

As reported by Corriere della Sera, Juventus had explored the possibility of a direct exchange involving Federico Gatti and Stanislav Lobotka, the Slovakian midfielder currently playing for Napoli.

The idea was quickly rejected by Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna, who did not consider the proposal suitable for the club’s plans.

Lobotka, a player highly appreciated by Luciano Spalletti, remains a profile that Juventus would like to bring to Turin.

However, Napoli are not actively looking to sell their midfield leader and would only consider his departure in the event of a significant offer.

For Serie A clubs, the valuation of the 1994-born midfielder is believed to be around €30 million, meaning only a substantial proposal would convince Napoli to open negotiations.

Meanwhile, Napoli continue to follow Gatti’s situation closely, but reaching an agreement could prove complicated.

The relationship between Juventus and Napoli has not always been smooth in recent years, adding another layer of difficulty to a potential transfer. Much will depend on how both clubs approach negotiations in the coming weeks.