Napoli targets Lukaku and De Bruyne exits as Sampdoria completes first summer sale

Italian clubs are reshaping their squads ahead of the 2026 summer transfer window. Napoli’s management is looking to trim its wage bill by moving on high‑earning players. Reports say striker Romelu Lukaku is being considered for an early departure and midfielder Kevin De Bruyne could leave, which would save the club roughly €11 million that could be reinvested. Midfielder Frank Anguissa is also linked with Turkish sides Galatasaray and Beşiktaş, though he prefers a move to the Premier League. Meanwhile, Sampdoria has made its first sale of the window, with 27‑year‑old Victor Narro departing for Spanish side Hercules after a short stint in Serie B, likely on a free‑transfer basis.

These moves reflect a broader strategy by Serie A clubs to balance financial sustainability with squad rebuilding, as they negotiate exits and target replacements for the upcoming season.