Napoli target Juve defender Gatti to replace Juan Jesus

26-year-old Federico Gatti has been targeted by Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna as the ideal replacement for Juan Jesus, whose contract with the club expires at the end of the season.

According to 'Sky Sports', Napoli are preparing to launch a move for the Juventus defender in the summer alongside 21-year-old Lecce defender Luca Marianucci, who is said to have been "booked" by the 'Partenopei'.

But the defensive backline is not the only area in which Napoli are looking to make chances. With several other stars who approaching the end of their respective deals, moves are also being planned further up the pitch.

Udinese forward Lorenzo Lucca has also been put on Antonio Conte's list, though the Italian giants are set to battle with league leaders Inter Milan to seal the transfer for the 24-year-old.