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Napoli ask after Scalvini to bring solidity to the defence

Originally posted on Football Italia  |  By Susy Campanale  |  Last updated Jun 2, 2025 5:56 PM ET

Antonio Conte is demanding strong Napoli reinforcements in defence and the latest target is Atalanta’s Giorgio Scalvini, along with Federico Gatti of Juventus and Bologna’s Sam Beukema.

The coach agreed to remain at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona after securing the Scudetto only if he received significant investments on the transfer market.

Scalvini fits the bill for Conte

According to Sky Sport Italia pundit Gianluca Di Marzio, the latest candidate to strengthen the back line is Atalanta centre-back Scalvini.

The 21-year-old was a sensation, but barely set foot on the pitch this season due to two serious knee ligament injuries.

A product of the Atalanta youth academy, he had attracted interest from Manchester City and Inter before these setbacks.

He nonetheless already has eight senior caps for Italy under his belt and a lengthy contract with La Dea until June 2028.

Other candidates for the Napoli defence include Juventus veteran Gatti, who had already been approached in January and turned them down.

Bologna centre-back Beukema is a far likelier option for the Partenopei.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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