Napoli is considering buying GustavoVarela, the new SerieA top scorer, to replace or integrate the current Lucca striker. The Campania club, which has already shown interest in the Portuguese from Monza, sees in Varela an option to increase the turnover of goals together with Hojlund. The main question is the price the club could pay in January.
Varela, who has just topped the scoring charts with ten goals in nine games, has become a household name in Italy. Before this, his name was little known, but now it is difficult to find an Italian football fan who does not immediately recognize him. Napoli, who have already shown appreciation for Varela's talent, are looking for a striker who can guarantee a greater number of goals than the reserve Lucca, who has proven not to live up to expectations.
To understand what Varela's market price could be, it is useful to look at the previous case of KrzysztofPiatek, sold by Genoa in the winter after a semester as top scorer. Milan had spent 35 million euros on Piatek in 2019, but the player turned out to be a flop. Piatek had scored 19 goals in 21 appearances between SerieA and the Italian Cup, while Varela has already achieved 10 goals in 9 appearances, an even more impressive record. In the event of a sale, Monza would have already spent 2.5 million euros on the purchase of Varela, a figure that could multiply significantly.
Napoli, who have already invested in high-level players, may be willing to pay a higher price for Varela. However, the exact figure remains uncertain and will depend on the negotiations with Monza and the player's market value. The Napoli club is looking to strengthen their attack, and Varela's presence could be a key element in achieving their season goals. The negotiation is still in the preliminary phase, but Napoli seems ready to take a step forward to secure Varela's talent for the next half-season.