Napoli Set January Priorities as Allegri Looks to Strengthen Squad
Napoli are preparing for the January market after a difficult opening to the 2026-27 Serie A campaign under Max Allegri. The club has lined up targets in several positions, with Basel winger Asane Sow, Sporting Lisbon midfielder Issa Doumbia and Monaco defender Oumar Solet among those being considered. Fiorentina full-back Dodo is also viewed as a possible addition as Napoli seek to boost their push for a Champions League place next term.
Napoli enter the winter window after a poor opening under Max Allegri, who took charge following his Milan dismissal. The club sits ninth in Serie A, having collected six of fifteen points from its first five 2026-27 matches. President Aurelio De Laurentiis and Allegri reportedly agree on strengthening for a Champions League push.
Targets include Basel's 20-year-old winger Asane Sow, who has three goals and three assists in seven games. Napoli are also tracking Sporting Lisbon midfielder Issa Doumbia, Monaco's Mamadou Coulibaly, Rennes' Sebastian Szymansky, defender Oumar Solet, and Fiorentina full-back Dodo.
Napoli's transfer activity could affect supporters, players, staff, and local businesses tied to matchdays. If new signings lift results, fan optimism and stadium attendance may improve, with possible knock-on spending near the ground. If the squad struggles, frustration among supporters may grow, and incoming or departing players could face pressure and relocation. The club's choices may also influence how rival teams approach their own January business. These effects remain uncertain and depend on negotiations, performances, and injuries.