On the eve of the Coppa Italia first round match against Modena, Napoli sporting director Manna spoke to the media about the team's current transfer rumors and squad situation.
Responding to the rumors of Victor Osmeen's departure, Manner said, "Victor is a player who has the will to leave, and this has already happened last year. But we are calm about it because we have players in the team who can replace him. Osmeen is undoubtedly a strong player, but our priority is to maintain the integrity and creativity of the team. We will keep a close eye on developments over the next 20 days and make the most appropriate decisions."
Speaking about Lukaku's transfer rumors with Napoli, Manner emphasized, "Lukaku is currently a Chelsea player, while we already have great players like Raspadoli in our team. We are equally calm and open about this. Although a new attacking player may join the team, it doesn't have to be Lukaku. We will be ready to take every opportunity that comes our way in favor of the team."
Furthermore, in response to transfer rumors with Benfica striker Neres, Manna said, "Neres is an important player for Benfica and we are indeed looking at a number of players on the market. But we need time to evaluate carefully to determine what is the best option for our team. The transfer market is changing rapidly and we will make decisions based on the actual situation."
Overall, Manna's statement shows the calmness and rationality of Napoli club in the transfer market. In the face of various transfer rumors, they will not blindly pursue big-name stars, nor will they easily give up the consideration of the overall interests of the team. In the coming period, Napoli will continue to pay close attention to the dynamics of the transfer market and make timely adjustments to ensure that the team remains competitive in the new season.
