Napoli Reportedly Target Goretzka for January as Bayern Resist a Sale

Napoli seek cover for a thinned midfield after multiple injuries.

Overview

Transfer reports from TUTTOmercatoWEB, relayed by Yahoo Sports, identify Leon Goretzka as Napoli’s preferred winter signing.
Bayern are viewed as unwilling to approve a mid-season departure, and Goretzka remains under contract until June 2026.
Reporting suggests Antonio Conte sees the 30-year-old adding physicality alongside Stanislav Lobotka in a 3-4-3 setup.
With Kevin De Bruyne, Billy Gilmour and Frank Anguissa sidelined, Napoli are considering alternatives such as Kobbie Mainoo, Soungoutou Magassa and Lorenzo Pellegrini if Bayern refuse to negotiate.
Napoli are third in Serie A after 15 matches and recently won the Super Cup, and the club has not announced talks or a bid.