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Napoli targets Chelsea's Jackson, Man United's Zirkzee, and Gabriel Jesus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Napoli targets Chelsea's Jackson, Man United's Zirkzee, and Gabriel Jesus

Summary

Napoli is pursuing potential signings of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, Manchester United attacker Joshua Zirkzee, and Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus. With Romelu Lukaku's recent departure to Fenerbahce, Napoli seeks to bolster its attacking options for the upcoming season. The club's interest in Jesus coincides with his final contract year at Arsenal, where he is not expected to have a prominent role. Additionally, reports suggest that Napoli finds Jackson a more viable option compared to Zirkzee, who is also attracting Juventus' interest. Any deals will depend on Napoli offloading players, such as Lorenzo Lucca and Noa Lang, first.

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By the Numbers

•Napoli seeks new attackers ahead of the 2026-27 season.
•Romelu Lukaku has moved to Fenerbahce permanently.
•Gabriel Jesus is in the final year of his Arsenal contract.
•Napoli finds Nicolas Jackson more feasible than Joshua Zirkzee.
•Player sales are necessary before new signings can occur.

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12:00 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli interested in Chelsea and Man United attackers as well as Gabriel Jesus

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Reports in Italy indicate that Napoli are interested in potential deals for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson and Manchester United attacker Joshua Zirkzee as well as Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, whose ag...
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