Napoli have turned down an method from Nottingham Forest for left-back Mathías Olivera, reaffirming their stance that the Uruguayan will not be on the market through the January window.
Forest have been notably energetic in Serie A in current days as they appear so as to add reinforcements earlier than the deadline, with Italy recognized as a precedence marketplace for each a full-back and a striker.
NAPLES, ITALY – OCTOBER 05: Mathias Olivera battles for possession with Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Genoa CFC through the Serie A match at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on October 05, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
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, Olivera emerged as one in every of their defensive targets, however Napoli have made it clear they’re unwilling to barter.
Napoli maintain maintain of Olivera regardless of Forest curiosity
The Partenopei take into account Olivera a key a part of their squad, particularly given the shortage of depth in broad defensive areas and a congested fixture checklist within the second half of the season.
Regardless of Napoli’s have to stability the books by way of outgoing offers elsewhere, the membership don’t have any intention of weakening Antonio Conte’s choices in defence.
NAPLES, ITALY – APRIL 28: Mathias Olivera celebrates his aspect first purpose through the Serie A TIM match at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on April 28, 2024 in Naples, Italy. (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos) (Picture by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Photos)
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For Nottingham Forest, as they proceed their seek for defensive reinforcements, whereas Napoli stay centered on managing exits in different areas of the squad reasonably than sacrificing established starters.