Antonio Conte has asked for reinforcements, and Napoli has immediately set to work to accommodate him. Their target is Fabio Miretti, a 2003-born midfielder who trained at Juventus, and De Laurentiis' club has already made its move: €14 million has been offered to the Bianconeri to snatch the young talent and bring him to Vesuvius.
The figure is close to the estimate given by Juventus management, who, however, are currently stalling. However, the signals filtering through from both sides are clear: there's room for an agreement, and a deal could be finalized within the next few days. Conte wants him immediately and is pushing to have him available in the coming weeks, after an uncertain preseason that demonstrated the need for added quality and pace in midfield.
Miretti fits the bill perfectly: young but already well-versed in Serie A, dynamic, adept at making runs, and still with plenty of room for growth. Napoli could be the ideal place for him to explode, thanks in part to the trust of a coach like Conte , accustomed to nurturing talent. Juventus needs to raise funds and streamline their midfield, especially in light of new signings. Miretti isn't considered unsellable, and if the offer were to rise by a few million, the deal could actually be sealed.
I don't know if the €14 million offer is fair for Miretti. He's young, but Juventus could ask for more. Conte is right to want reinforcements, but we also need to be cautious with our spending.