Napoli is one of several clubs interested in Lecce's 21-year-old Portuguese centre-back, Tiago Gabriel. Inter, Juventus, and West Ham are also among the interested clubs. The asking price for the defender is 40 million euros. However, the club's leadership, Saverio Sticchi Damiani and Pantaleo Corvino, are reluctant to sell him in January. Their position is influenced by his role as the leader of the defense, which has gained importance during Kialonda Gaspar's absence at the Africa Cup of Nations. Gabriel has four caps for Portugal's U21 team and is contracted until June 2027. He has made 15 appearances and scored one goal in Serie A this season. He moved to Lecce from Estrela Amadora in January 2025 for a confirmed fee of €2.3 million. His current valuation on Transfermarkt is €15.00m. Reports in November 2025 cited a valuation for him between €25 million and €30 million.