Tuttomercato reports that Cremonese is interested in Luca Marianucci from Napoli, and that Napoli would only sanction his departure on a dry loan or with a buyout clause set at a very high value of €20 million.

Simone Giacchetta described Marianucci as a young and very interesting player. According to Giacchetta, Cremonese is seeking a defender, and Marianucci could be a target for them. Giacchetta also noted the necessity of respecting the player's will and the needs of Napoli, and that matters in the transfer market do not always move at the desired speed. He mentioned they would have preferred to already have Marianucci and possibly other players, but acknowledged that smaller clubs have limitations in the market compared to big teams.

Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto report on YouTube that Cremonese is very close to signing Luca Marianucci from Napoli on a dry loan until June 30, 2026. Discussions are ongoing and the negotiation is very advanced among all parties involved. Cremonese is in the leading position for the player and is trying to sign him immediately to avoid possible competition from other Italian clubs. Luca Marianucci was acquired by Napoli from Empoli last summer for 9 million euros plus 1 million in bonuses and has not found space with coach Antonio Conte.

According to Tuttomercato, Cremonese's strong interest in Luca Marianucci remains. Napoli is considering a loan to allow the defender to gain more playing time.

Luca Marianucci, who joined Napoli from Empoli in the summer, may leave the club on a temporary basis in January to gain more consistent playing time after featuring for just 90 minutes under Antonio Conte. According to Tuttosport, Napoli's sporting director, Giovanni Manna, is open to a loan move, which he considers the most functional solution for the defender's development. Cremonese is reportedly leading the pursuit, having accelerated its efforts in the last few hours. The club's coach, Davide Nicola, is said to appreciate Marianucci and considers him suitable for his system, with sporting director Simone Giacchetta working to close the deal. Genoa, Cagliari, and Torino are also monitoring the Under-21 player's situation.