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Nottingham Forest Sign Napoli Striker Lorenzo Lucca on Loan With Option to Buy

Lucca’s departure helps Napoli manage a registration embargo by paving the way for a reported €20m deal for Verona forward Giovane.

Overview

  • Forest confirmed the 25-year-old Italy international joins on loan to the end of the season with an option to make the move permanent.
  • The move addresses Forest’s striker shortage following Chris Wood’s knee surgery, with the club seeking immediate cover up front.
  • Reported figures for the deal differ across outlets, with loan fees around €1–2m and an option to buy reported between about €35m and €40m.
  • Multiple reports say Napoli have reached agreement to sign Hellas Verona’s Giovane for roughly €20m including add-ons, with details and personal terms being finalised.
  • Napoli are also finalising Noa Lang’s loan to Galatasaray with an option to buy as they create registration space under a January transfer embargo.