Italian Champions Napoli Eyeing Double Transfer Swoop for Orel Mangala and Hamed Traore
Napoli, the reigning champions of Serie A, are looking to salvage their disastrous season by making a surprising move in the transfer market. The Italian club is reportedly targeting Premier League disappointments Orel Mangala and Hamed Traore in a double swoop.
Struggling Napoli Aims to Bolster Squad with Nottingham Forest's Orel Mangala
Napoli's stunning triumph in the previous season, where they amassed 90 points with 28 wins and only four defeats, is a distant memory. The team has been in disarray since manager Luciano Spalletti departed to take charge of the Italian national team. With seven losses in just 20 matches, Napoli finds themselves a staggering 17 points behind league leaders Inter Milan. Now, they are turning to new signings to turn their fortunes around, and Nottingham Forest midfielder Orel Mangala is one of their targets.
Bournemouth's Hamed Traore Also on Napoli's Radar
It seems Napoli is not stopping at just one Premier League flop. They are also reportedly in talks with Bournemouth for the services of playmaker Hamed Traore. The club's president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, is determined to strengthen the squad and is exploring various options to do so.
Orel Mangala, 25, arrived at Nottingham Forest in a £21.5million deal from Stuttgart and has since made 49 appearances, scoring two goals. Napoli is eager to secure a loan agreement with a future purchase option before rivals Juventus swoop in.
Meanwhile, Traore, who has only featured 13 times this season, is keen to return to Italy and could find solace at Napoli if a deal can be reached.
It remains to be seen if these transfers will be enough to turn Napoli's season around, but the club is leaving no stone unturned in their quest for improvement.
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