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Napoli is working to satisfy Antonio Conte, who is asking for two high-level attacking wingers. The list of names on ds Manna’s radar is extensive.

The Napoli champion of Italy is already working to strengthen the squad for the upcoming season. In addition to defending the title, the Neapolitan club will also have to face European commitments, which is why Antonio Conte has requested high-level reinforcements. The goal is to build an ambitious and well-rounded team in every department.

Among the new coach’s first requests are two attacking wingers, especially since the void left by the departure of Kvaratskhelia, who was sold to PSG last January, has never truly been filled. Sporting director Giovanni Manna is evaluating a long list of names, and there could be important developments by the end of June.

THOUGHTFUL ANTONIO CONTE ( PHOTO BY SALVATORE FORNELLI )

Napoli, Conte asks for two wingers: names on Manna’s list

One of the hottest names is that of Dan Ndoye: the winger from Bologna is highly appreciated, but the Emilian club is asking for about 40 million to let him go. In recent days, there has also been talk of Antonio Nusa, a Norwegian talent coming off a great performance against Italy. However, Leipzig, considering the almost certain departures of Xavi Simons and Sesko, would not want to part with him.

Several profiles from France are intriguing: above all, Lee Kang-In from PSG and Edon Zhegrova from Lille. Malick Fofana and Ben Seghir are also liked, but the financial demands of Lyon and Monaco are very high.

In the Premier League, the spotlight is on Antoine Semenyo from Bournemouth and on Federico Chiesa, a real favorite of Conte. It is not excluded a return of interest for Alejandro Garnacho, who was heavily courted in January and is now leaving Manchester United.

Noa Lang is also in the running, close already in January, and Igor Paixao, followed by Atalanta, Roma, and several English clubs.

Lastly, there is the suggestion of Rafael Leao: the talent from Milan is highly appreciated, but the Rossoneri club is asking for at least 100 million and would prefer to sell him abroad, especially since there is strong interest from Bayern Munich.

Many, many names for a Napoli that wants to raise the bar even higher: Manna is working, ready to seize every opportunity to deliver to Conte an even more competitive team.