Napoli and Cagliari target defenders in summer transfer window

Serie A club Napoli is focusing on two areas of the squad. On the right flank the team is weighing options for a reliable vice‑Di Lorenzo, with Israeli winger Anan Khalaili of Union Saint‑Gilloise and Fiorentina full‑back Dodò both mentioned as candidates. In central defence Napoli has identified Mario Gila as its preferred target, with negotiations ongoing with Lazio.

Cagliari, meanwhile, is seeking to reinforce its back line by scouting two young centre‑backs. The club’s radar includes Andrea Natali, a 2008‑born defender owned by Bayer Leverkusen who is looking for regular first‑team football, and Raphael Kofler, a 2005‑born Italian talent from South Tyrol who has attracted interest after strong performances in Serie B.