Napoli target Chelsea forward Marc Guiu after Gabriel Jesus rejection
Napoli have turned their attention to Chelsea forward Marc Guiu after Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus rejected a summer move to the Italian club.
The Brazilian international has entered the final year of his contract at Emirates Stadium after falling down the pecking order.
Despite a potential departure from north London, the former Manchester City frontman has made it clear he does not wish to relocate to Serie A.
Allegri seeks attacking reinforcements
Having missed out on their primary target, the Italian giants are now heavily monitoring a £25m move for Guiu.
Newly appointed manager Massimiliano Allegri is determined to bolster his frontline following Romelu Lukaku’s recent switch to Galatasaray.
The Naples outfit have already secured Rasmus Hojlund on a permanent deal from Manchester United, but remain keen to add further firepower.
Funds could be raised by offloading Dutch winger Noa Lang, paving the way for a formal approach for the promising attacker.
Guiu faces uncertain future in London
The 20-year-old Spaniard joined the Stamford Bridge side from Barcelona in 2024 but has struggled for consistent domestic minutes.
His most notable contribution came during a triumphant Europa Conference League campaign in 2025, where he netted six times in seven appearances.
After a brief 26-day loan spell at Sunderland last season, the young prospect played just 527 minutes of football under the guidance of Enzo Maresca and Liam Rosenior.
First-team opportunities remain bleak under current head coach Xabi Alonso, who prefers Joao Pedro as his leading striker.
With veteran forward Danny Welbeck recently arriving as cover, the Spanish youngster faces steep competition to secure a starting berth.
European clubs monitor situation
The Premier League club value their promising talent at £25m, which would represent a significant profit on their initial £5m investment.
Securing his signature will not be straightforward for the Serie A runners-up, with clubs across Spain and Germany also expressing strong interest.
However, a strong working relationship already exists between the two teams after Benoit Badiashile completed a loan move to Italy earlier this window.