# Napoli defensive transfer activity > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/napoli-football-club-defensive-transfer-activity > Updated: 2026-08-11T17:12:58.000Z. Sources: 11. Developments: 3. Napoli has moved closer to finalizing the signing of defender Costantino Favasuli from Catanzaro. The deal is now reported to be valued at approximately €7 million, structured as a loan with an obligation to buy. As an ‘Under’ player, Favasuli’s arrival provides defensive depth without impacting the club’s limited ‘Over’ slots in the Serie A squad list. The player is expected to sign a long-term contract that could extend for up to eight years. Beyond the Favasuli deal, Napoli continues to explore further defensive reinforcements. The club has expressed interest in Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea, though such a move remains contingent on player departures, specifically mentioning Romelu Lukaku and Miguel Gutierrez. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-11: Serie A transfer activity: Bologna and Napoli secure new signings Serie A clubs Bologna and Napoli are making key moves in the transfer market, with Bologna securing Roberto Piccoli and Napoli finalizing the signing of young defender Costantino Favasuli. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ssc-napoli-nears-signing-of-defender-costantino-favasuli ### 2026-08-09: Napoli nears €8 million deal for defender Costantino Favasuli Napoli is in advanced negotiations to sign 20-year-old defender Costantino Favasuli from Catanzaro in a deal worth approximately €8 million. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-nears-8-million-deal-for-defender-costantino-favasuli ### 2026-07-14: Napoli Pursues Fiorentina Defender Niccolò Fortini Napoli are negotiating with Fiorentina for versatile 20‑year‑old defender Niccolò Fortini, amid a €15 million price demand versus Napoli’s €8‑8.5 million offer. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-pursues-fiorentina-defender-niccol-fortini --- Cite as: Napoli defensive transfer activity. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/napoli-football-club-defensive-transfer-activity