From Gittens to Varela to Coulibaly, all the names in Napoli's transfer market: Allegri hopes

Allegri seeks three January signings—a striker, winger and midfielder—with Varela, Gittens and Coulibaly among targets as Napoli sit tenth.

Napoli manager Allegri has identified reinforcements needed after a disappointing first half of the season. The club sits tenth in Serie A with 15 points, 14 behind leaders Lazio, and has managed just 3 points from four Champions League games, leaving them outside the playoff places.

Allegri is prioritising three positions: a striker to replace the struggling Lucca and Hojlund, a winger after Lang faced fan protests on Sunday, and a midfielder with Anguissa and Lobotka potentially departing.

Targets include 21-year-old Gustavo Varela from Monza, who leads Serie A with 9 goals; Chelsea's Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, 22, on the wing; and Monaco's Mamadou Coulibaly, 22, in midfield, though his €40m valuation is steep. Sassuolo's Darryl Bakola, 19, is also under consideration.

Club president De Laurentiis has backed Allegri but acknowledged the need for fresh energy. The squad has suffered injuries, internal tensions and inconsistency. Napoli will work within financial constraints and may pursue loan deals alongside permanent signings.