Napoli revive interest in Udinese defender Solet

Napoli are again weighing up a move for Udinese centre-back Oumar Solet, although any deal looks more likely next summer than in January.

According to TuttoMercatoWeb, the Partenopei have kept the Frenchman on their radar after considering him during the last transfer window. Talks stalled then because Udinese’s asking price was too high, and Inter dropped their own interest in Solet for the same reason, signing John Stones instead.

Defence is not Napoli’s main concern for January. They want at least one midfielder and a striker. Udinese are a familiar trading partner for the Partenopei, however, and a defensive rebuild could follow at the end of the season.

Napoli midfield and attack targets

Napoli’s list of midfield targets keeps growing. It includes Lassana Coulibaly, Zorgane, Cagliari’s Alessandro Romano, Bergwall and Aranda. Romano is owned by Roma, but Cagliari can buy him for €5m.

In attack, Monza striker Gustavo Varela is the most concrete option, but the Brianzoli don’t want to sell. Varela faces Napoli tonight.

Solet is currently sidelined with a leg problem and missed both the defeat to Milan and tonight’s trip to Parma.