CalcioMercato reports that Monza is interested in Napoli's 26-year-old Italian striker Lorenzo Lucca as a potential replacement for Gustavo Varela. As Monza considers potential replacements for striker Gustavo Varela should a convincing offer arrive, sporting director Obiang is evaluating several profiles, including Lorenzo Lucca. The Napoli player, who is departing from the club, is among those being monitored.
The striker returned to Napoli in January 2026 after a spell at Nottingham Forest but has not fully convinced the club. In the coming weeks, Napoli is expected to start working on his departure. Napoli originally paid 35 million euros for him, combining a loan fee and a buyout, but his valuation has since decreased, and the club is flexible regarding the formula for his exit. A potential obstacle for Monza could be Lucca's salary, which is approximately 2 million euros net per season. Lucca has five caps for Italy, is under contract with Napoli until June 2030 and has a current Transfermarkt market value of €20.00M. In addition to Monza, both Torino and Udinese have been recently linked with the player.
