Napoli is actively searching for reinforcements in their defensive lineup and is currently engaged in discussions with Rennes and Udinese for potential transfer agreements.

Aurelio De Laurentiis, the president of Partenopei, pledged to make significant moves during the January transfer window in response to the team’s challenging start to their post-Scudetto campaign. Presently positioned 8th in the Serie A table, Napoli is striving to improve their standing in the race for a top-four finish.

Despite already completing transfers for Cyril Ngonge, Pasquale Mazzocchi, and Hamed Junior Traore in the winter window, Napoli recognizes the need to bolster their defense.

According to reports from TMW, Napoli has identified two defenders they are keen on acquiring this month: Arthur Theate from Rennes and Nehuen Perez from Udinese.

Both central defenders are under contract with their respective clubs until June 2027 and share similar market values.

Napoli is actively engaged in discussions with both Rennes and Udinese as they seek to finalize these deals. However, if progress is not made, the club is prepared to pivot to alternative defensive targets.

Arthur Theate

This season he played in total once for 90 minutes for Coupe de France.

Arthur Theate didn’t score any goal for Rennes. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 10th in Coupe de France. In the last match Rennes won 2-0 against Nice.

Rennes performance and stats

Rennes will play the next match in Coupe de France against Olympique Marseille on Sunday 21st of January in Rennes. The prediction is Rennes winning the match.​

Nehuén Pérez

This season he played in total 20 times for 1800 minutes for Serie A.

Nehuén Pérez didn’t score any goal for Udinese. He procured no assists. He received 4 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 16th in Serie A. In the last match Udinese drew 2-2 against Fiorentina. The next match in Serie A will be against Milan.

Udinese performance and stats

Udinese is currently 16th in the Serie A with 18 points.

In the last 20 games, it has won twice, drawn 12 times, and lost 6 times. In its last match, Udinese drawn 2-2 against Fiorentina.​​

It has a negative goal difference after scoring 21 goals and conceding 32.​

Udinese will play the next match in Serie A against Milan on Saturday 20th of January in Udine. The prediction is Milan winning the match.​

Napoli performance and stats

Napoli is currently 8th in the Serie A with 31 points.

In the last 20 games, it has won 9 times, drawn 4 times, and lost 7 times. In its last match, Napoli won 2-1 against Salernitana.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 30 goals and conceding 25.​

Napoli will play the next match in Serie A against Lazio on Sunday 28th of January in Roma.​