Napoli have set their sights on Manchester City's midfield magician Kevin De Bruyne, as Pep Guardiola faces a growing selection headache in the centre of the park.
The Italian giants are reportedly preparing a bold move for the Belgian playmaker, who has been instrumental in City's domestic and European dominance under Guardiola.
Guardiola's Midfield Dilemma
With City's squad stretched thin by injuries and the demanding schedule, Guardiola finds himself short of options in midfield. This has apparently alerted Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis, who sees an opportunity to lure one of the Premier League's finest talents to Serie A.
De Bruyne, 32, has been a cornerstone of City's success since joining in 2015, but with his contract expiring in 2025, Napoli believe they might be able to prise him away from the Etihad.
Would City Consider Selling?
While the idea of City parting with their creative talisman seems unthinkable, the club's recent transfer strategy suggests they're not afraid to move players on at the right time. The potential arrival of younger midfield targets could make De Bruyne expendable, especially for the right price.
Napoli, fresh from their Scudetto triumph last season, are determined to rebuild a competitive squad and see De Bruyne as the perfect marquee signing to lead their charge in Serie A and Europe.
What This Means for Serie A
Should the move materialise, it would represent another major coup for Italian football, following the recent trend of top players choosing Serie A over other European leagues. De Bruyne's creativity and vision could light up the Italian top flight, much like his compatriot Romelu Lukaku did during his time at Inter Milan.
For now, City fans will be hoping this remains just speculation, but with Napoli's ambitious plans and Guardiola's evolving squad, this is certainly a transfer story to watch as the season progresses.
