Varela agent meets with Napoli, Juventus showing fresh interest
MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 18: Gustavo Varela of Monza celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Serie A match between AC Monza and US Sassuolo at U-Power Stadium on September 18, 2026 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)
Monza striker Gustavo Varela is attracting a lot of attention, as after his agent meets with Napoli, now Juventus are involved with Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.
The centre-forward has had a stunning start to his debut Serie A season following the transfer from Benfica’s B team.
He scored nine goals in 10 Serie A games, plus two in his only Coppa Italia appearance in the Monza jersey.
The striker also earned his first senior call to the Portugal squad for international duty in the Nations League.
Varela agent holds meetings
There were multiple reports that Varela’s agent held a meeting with Napoli director Giovanni Manna on Thursday, although this is also because Hector Peris is the representative for current Napoli players Rafa Marin and Alisson Santos.
Monza are eager to keep hold of the 21-year-old until at least the end of the season, as his goals alone are keeping them away from the relegation zone, but the price tag keeps on rising ahead of January.
According to Tuttosport, Juventus have also put him on their list and could use Adin Licina as part of any proposal.
Licina is currently on loan at Cremonese, but shares an agent with Varela.
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