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Napoli chase Huntelaar
Saturday 5 April, 2008

Napoli are already looking to next season with a host of big stars including Klaas Jan Huntelaar, Luca Cigarini and Fabio Cannavaro.

The Azzurri were promoted back into Serie A last summer and secured safety with a splendid campaign that sees them on the cusp of the UEFA Cup spots.

They intend to do even better next term and patron Aurelio De Laurentiis is already working on a prolific transfer kitty worth £30m.

“I met with director of sport Pierpaolo Marino to hand over some DVDs of Argentine players,” revealed agent Gustavo Ghezzi.

Among others he represents Ezequiel Lavezzi, goalkeeper Navarro who joined the club in January and Real Madrid starlet Javier Saviola.

“Saviola will certainly not play for Napoli. He is a great striker, but Marino has already said he is not in their plans because he plays the same role as Lavezzi.

“We discussed other Argentines, though. I think Piatti is an excellent player and reminds me of Gianfranco Zola. He still needs to grow and so I think he’ll spend another season at Estudiantes.”

The race for Piatti would involve a head-to-head with Juventus, but he isn’t the only big name player to be attracting Napoli’s attention.

The Gazzetta dello Sport claims they are preparing a sensational swoop for Ajax hero Huntelaar.

The 24-year-old hitman has already been linked with the likes of Juventus, Milan, Inter, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona.

Juventus are also battling Napoli for 22-year-old Parma midfielder Cigarini, while there is the romantic rumour that Cannavaro will return to his hometown club.

Currently at Real Madrid, Cannavaro would share defensive duties with his younger brother, Paolo, who is the captain of the team.


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