Napoli Targets Premier League Strikers Gabriel Jesus, Joshua Zirkzee, and Nicolas Jackson
Napoli has made inquiries about signing forwards Gabriel Jesus, Joshua Zirkzee, and Nicolas Jackson as they look to add firepower up front. The Italian club is actively searching for new attackers following the departure of Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce.
Revamping the Forward Line
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Napoli is working on options to boost their attacking lineup. Their current forwards include David Neres, Rasmus Hojlund, Matteo Politano, and Alisson Santos, but securing a reliable goalscorer remains a priority. The club is assessing several targets to make a quick move before the transfer window closes.
Gabriel Jesus: Proven Premier League Winner
Gabriel Jesus began his career at Palmeiras, earning Best Newcomer honors in the 2015 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and helping the team win the Copa do Brasil. He claimed the Bola de Ouro award in 2016, guiding Palmeiras to their first league title in over two decades. In January 2017, he moved to Manchester City for £27 million, where he won four Premier League titles, three EFL Cups, and an FA Cup. Jesus joined Arsenal in July 2022 for £45 million. Despite missing most of 2025 due to injury, he returned in December and scored against Aston Villa.
Joshua Zirkzee: Rising Star from Manchester United
Joshua Zirkzee, currently at Manchester United, developed through Bayern Munich's youth system. He made 17 senior appearances for Bayern and had loan spells at Parma and Anderlecht before permanently joining Bologna in August 2022. His impressive displays earned him a spot in the 2023–24 Serie A Team of the Year and the Best Under-23 player award. This form led to his transfer to Manchester United in July 2024. Napoli is monitoring his situation at Old Trafford with interest.
Nicolas Jackson: Chelsea Forward with Bundesliga Experience
Nicolas Jackson progressed through Casa Sports and Villarreal before making his La Liga debut in 2021. In 2023, he signed an eight-year contract with Chelsea for around £32 million and scored in the 2025 UEFA Conference League final versus Real Betis. Jackson spent the 2025–26 season on loan at Bayern Munich for €16.5 million, scoring in the Champions League against Pafos and helping Bayern clinch the Bundesliga title after beating VfB Stuttgart. Napoli is weighing the possibility of adding him to their squad among their shortlisted candidates.
