Expected window: January 2027
Lorenzo Lucca to Udinese Calcio
Last update: 15 days ago
Evidence score
Napoli could loan centre‑forward Lorenzo Lucca back to Udinese in January, swapping him for Keinan Davis, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. His contract runs to June 2030, meaning a temporary move would keep him tied to Napoli while offering regular playing time.
- Independent sources10/40
1 independent source (max 4); 2 other outlets only repeat someone else's reporting
- Source track record10/25
The independent sources have no history yet (assumed 40%)
- Deal stage0/25
Stage: interest
- How recent8/10
Last update 15 days ago
What we know
Napoli could loan centre‑forward Lorenzo Lucca back to Udinese in January, swapping him for Keinan Davis, according to TuttoMercatoWeb. His contract runs to June 2030, meaning a temporary move would keep him tied to Napoli while offering regular playing time.
The claim first appeared on 20 Oct, with TuttoMercatoWeb outlining the loan swap. Yahoo Sports and Football Italia echoed the same scenario the same day, each attributing the story to TuttoMercatoWeb.
Key findings
- First report: 20 Oct 2026, TuttoMercatoWeb.
- 1 independent source behind it (TuttoMercatoWeb); 2 other outlets only repeat earlier reporting.
- Deal stage reached by a counted source: interest.
- No second independent source corroborates it.
- Latest evidence: 15 days ago.
Who reported it
| Outlet | Tier | What they said | Track record | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TuttoMercatoWeb 20/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Napoli could loan Lorenzo Lucca back to Udinese in an exchange for Keinan Davis. Stage: interest | No history yet | Original source |
| Yahoo Sports 20/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Lucca could return to Udinese in a loan exchange for Keinan Davis in January. Stage: interest | 1 of 3 cases · 33% | Cites TuttoMercatoWeb |
| Football Italia 20/10/2026 | Tier 2 · Established | Tuttomercatoweb reports Lucca could return to Udinese in January on a loan swap with Keinan Davis. Stage: interest | 1 case, no percentage yet | Cites TuttoMercatoWeb |
Timeline
- 20 Oct 2026 · Yahoo SportsLucca could return to Udinese in a loan exchange for Keinan Davis in January.
Repeats reporting attributed to TuttoMercatoWeb. Stage: interest
- 20 Oct 2026 · TuttoMercatoWebNapoli could loan Lorenzo Lucca back to Udinese in an exchange for Keinan Davis.
First-hand report. Stage: interest
- 20 Oct 2026 · Football ItaliaTuttomercatoweb reports Lucca could return to Udinese in January on a loan swap with Keinan Davis.
Repeats reporting attributed to TuttoMercatoWeb. Stage: interest
Does Udinese Calcio need him?
Centre-Forward: the strikers Udinese Calcio already have, from their squad list, and who they brought in there over the last two seasons. Facts only: we do not judge the need.
Current strikers (5)
| Player | Position | Age | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Zaniolo | Second Striker | 27 | 30 Jun 2029 |
| Keinan Davis | Centre-Forward | 28 | 30 Jun 2031 |
| Idrissa Gueye | Centre-Forward | 20 | 30 Jun 2030 |
| Vakoun Bayo | Centre-Forward | 29 | 30 Jun 2028 |
| Giulio Vinciati | Centre-Forward | 19 | 30 Jun 2029 |
Recent signings in this position
- Nicolò Zaniolo (Second Striker)2026/27 · from Galatasaray · €5.00m
- Giulio Vinciati (Centre-Forward)2026/27 · from Udinese Primavera · fee undisclosed
- Idrissa Gueye (Centre-Forward)2026/27 · from FC Metz · €6.00m
- Luca Kjerrumgaard (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at Watford FC
- Iker Bravo (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2026/27 · back from loan at UD Las Palmas
- Vakoun Bayo (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · back from loan at Watford FC
- Nicolò Zaniolo (Second Striker)2025/26 · on loan from Galatasaray (€2.50m fee)
- Idrissa Gueye (Centre-Forward)2025/26 · on loan from FC Metz (€4.00m fee)
- Adam Buksa (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from FC Midtjylland · €5.00m
- Brenner (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at FC Cincinnati
- Sekou Diawara (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Lucchese Calcio
- Luca Kjerrumgaard (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · from Odense Boldklub · €5.00m
- Damián Pizarro (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at Le Havre AC
- Vivaldo Semedo (Centre-Forward)· no longer in the squad2025/26 · back from loan at FC Vizela
Is it still alive?
- First report
- 20 Oct 2026
- Latest report
- 20 Oct 2026 (15 days ago)
- Transfer window
- January 2027: shuts in 89 days
The window the reports point to. If the move has not happened 10 days after it shuts, the dossier closes as not done.
Contract and fee
- Contract until
- June 2030
- Reported fee
- —
No outlet has quoted a figure for this move yet. We never estimate one.
Score over time
Player profile
- Full name
- Lorenzo Lucca
- Age
- 26
- Agent
- GR Sports
Photo: Original: Giova36 / Derivative work: Danyele, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons; resized and cropped.
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