Nottingham Forest Move Swiftly for Lucca as Noah Lang Nears Galatasaray Switch

Key Takeaways:

• On Thursday, Nottingham Forest expressed strong confidence in securing a deal for Lorenzo Lucca, with negotiations advancing rapidly
• Noa Lang is on the brink of a move to Galatasaray, pending only final approval from Napoli
• Sevilla and Pisa are also pursuing Lucca, while Antonio Conte wishes to keep Lang available for Napoli’s match against Juventus on Sunday

Transfer Developments at Napoli

Napoli have entered a critical phase in the January transfer window, with expectations mounting over the imminent departures of attackers Lorenzo Lucca and Noa Lang. The club is seeking to bolster manager Antonio Conte’s options, but departures appear necessary before additions can be made.

Since arriving from Udinese over the summer, Lucca has found playing opportunities limited. This situation has attracted interest from several sides, most notably Nottingham Forest, but also Pisa and Sevilla. Meanwhile, Galatasaray are preparing to secure Lang, who joined Napoli from PSV Eindhoven less than a year ago.

Reports in Italy claim that Nottingham Forest are 'confident' they will be able to wrap up a deal for Napoli's Lorenzo Lucca on Thursday, while Galatasaray are in the final stages of a deal for Noa Lang. pic.twitter.com/6IdMrmx7II

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Nottingham Forest Target Lucca Amidst Competition

As detailed by Gianluca Di Marzio, Nottingham Forest have signalled strong optimism in acquiring Lucca, pushing to finalise the agreement as soon as possible. Earlier in the week, reports indicated Sean Dyche’s side were negotiating a loan fee of €1,000,000, which would include an option to purchase the forward permanently for an additional €35,000,000. The latest updates suggest Forest are prepared to fly Lucca into England immediately upon conclusion of negotiations.

Sevilla have also intensified their pursuit of the Italian international, with speculation that former Napoli target Juanlu Sanchez could be involved in discussions to facilitate the move. Meanwhile, Serie A side Pisa remain engaged in efforts to lure Lucca back to Italian football.

Noa Lang’s Galatasaray Transfer Nears Completion

For Noa Lang, Gianluca Di Marzio reports that official approval from Napoli is the final step before his transfer to Galatasaray is finalised. The Turkish club have completed and submitted all necessary documentation. However, manager Antonio Conte is reportedly eager to delay Lang’s departure to ensure he is available for Napoli’s key Serie A fixture against Juventus on Sunday.