Napoli Express Admiration In Inter Milan Outcast & Nerazzurri Weigh Up Move For Yann Sommer Replacement

Napoli are reportedly monitoring Inter Milan’s Davide Frattesi as part of their plans to reinforce midfield options, though a move in January appears complicated.

Niccolò Ceccarini for TuttoMercatoWeb explains that the Italian side has been evaluating the midfielder’s limited opportunities under Cristian Chivu.

Indeed noting that Frattesi has logged just thirty minutes in his last five Serie A appearances.

Napoli see him as a high-quality option capable of immediately impacting the squad, especially given recent absences in their midfield.

Inter Eye Caprile As Napoli Plot Move For Frattesi

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Inter are preparing for a busy January.

The club continues its search for defensive reinforcements, with Gila, Ordóñez and Guehi among the names under consideration, though costs remain high.

In goal, the likelihood of Yann Sommer’s departure in the summer has pushed the Nerazzurri to focus on Caprile.

Althoughly only recently acquired by Cagliari from Napoli, he is viewed as the most convincing replacement.

Inter’s scouting also extends to younger talent, including Verona’s 2003-born striker Giovane, who has drawn attention from both Napoli and Milan.

The January window is shaping up to be a pivotal moment for squad adjustments.