Napoli are eyeing Real Madrid defender Rafa Marin.
Marin has shone on-loan with Alaves this season and is expected to return to Real for the new campaign.
Relevo's Matteo Moretto for Football-Espana reports, however, Giovanni Manna is expected to become the new sporting director at Napoli and is said to be a great admirer of the 22-year-old.
But Napoli face a real challenge as Marín is fully focused on trying to break into Real Madrid's senior setup
The centre-back has played 34 competitive matches for Alavés this season.
Marín's contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2026.