Napoli waits for Chelsea's response on Badiashile loan, finalizes Favasuli transfer

Napoli is currently awaiting Chelsea's confirmation regarding a loan deal for Benoit Badiashile, which includes an option to buy. In the meantime, the club has completed the signing of Costantino Favasuli from Catanzaro for €7.5 million. Napoli's defensive options have been further depleted recently due to Luca Marianucci's knee injury, which adds urgency to acquiring Badiashile on loan. Chelsea is expected to respond within 24 hours regarding Badiashile's loan status. Favasuli has previously attracted interest from several clubs and brings versatility to Napoli's defense as he can operate as both a right-back and left-back.

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