Nottingham Forest are on the cusp of landing Napoli striker Lorenzo Lucca, with the Premier League club closing in on a loan deal that could be made permanent. The 25-year-old Italy international has only been at Naples since July last year, when he joined on a temporary basis with an obligation to buy.
Lucca has struggled to find consistent game time under manager Antonio Conte, scoring just once in his 16 Serie A appearances so far this season, although he has made four starts. He did notil score any goals for Udinese last season, the club where he spent most of his youth and had a loan spell before joining Napoli.
New Forest boss Sean Dyche is understood to be keen on Lucca as part of his bid to bolster his team's attacking options. Wood has been ruled out since December with knee surgery. Lucca could become Forest's second major signing in recent weeks after the arrival of Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, although at ยฃ40m.
Forest are also looking at Napoli teammate Mathias Olivera as they assess their left-back situation. The club will be hoping that this loan move can be made permanent and help to lift them from mid-table with just six points above the relegation zone.
Lucca has struggled to find consistent game time under manager Antonio Conte, scoring just once in his 16 Serie A appearances so far this season, although he has made four starts. He did notil score any goals for Udinese last season, the club where he spent most of his youth and had a loan spell before joining Napoli.
New Forest boss Sean Dyche is understood to be keen on Lucca as part of his bid to bolster his team's attacking options. Wood has been ruled out since December with knee surgery. Lucca could become Forest's second major signing in recent weeks after the arrival of Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, although at ยฃ40m.
Forest are also looking at Napoli teammate Mathias Olivera as they assess their left-back situation. The club will be hoping that this loan move can be made permanent and help to lift them from mid-table with just six points above the relegation zone.