UDINE, ITALY – AUGUST 24: Lorenzo Lucca of Udinese celebrates scoring a goal with teammate Hassane Kamara (#11) during the Serie A match between Udinese and SS Lazio at Stadio Friuli on August 24, 2024 in Udine, Italy. (Photo by Timothy Rogers/Getty Images)
Inter and Napoli could be set for a summer transfer battle over Udinese striker Lorenzo Lucca, as both clubs look to reinforce their attacking options ahead of the new season.
The 24-year-old has impressed in his second Serie A campaign, attracting interest from top clubs eager to secure his signature after watching him score 10 goals from 23 games so far.
Lucca has already been on the radar of several Serie A sides, with Udinese fending off approaches for him during the January transfer window. His performances have not gone unnoticed, as the Friulani managed to retain him despite growing interest.
Udinese’s Lorenzo Lucca in high demand as Inter and Napoli show interest
However, with the summer window approaching, competition for the towering forward is expected to intensify, with Sky Sport Italia reporting that Inter and Napoli are among the most interested clubs in securing his services.
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Lucca could represent a strong candidate for Inter to strengthen their attacking department, particularly with Joaquin Correa and Marko Arnautovic set to leave the club at the end of the season.
Simone Inzaghi’s side is looking to add depth to their frontline, ensuring valuable alternatives to first-choice strikers Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram.
With Napoli also in the mix, the race for Lucca’s signature could become one of the most intriguing transfer stories of the summer. While the striker’s future remains uncertain, Udinese are expected to demand substantial offers to let the player leave the Bluenergy Stadium.
