Overview
- Napoli and Nottingham Forest have an agreement in principle for a paid loan with a €35m option to buy, reported to include a €1m fee with Forest covering wages.
- Lucca has not given the green light, with Italian reporters saying a decision is expected within hours following talks with Forest executives.
- The 25-year-old is considering alternatives and is understood to prefer staying in Serie A.
- Pisa remain interested in taking him back on a simple loan, with Benfica and Al Hilal also linked.
- Lucca has one Serie A goal in 16 appearances and limited starts at Napoli, while Forest seek striker depth after Chris Wood’s injury and Arnaud Kalimuendo’s loan exit, and Napoli are open to an outgoing to manage their window.