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title: "Napoli set to rival West Ham for Zapata"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2019/05/18/napoli-set-to-rival-west-ham-for-zapata/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Oliver Birch"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2019-05-18T16:06:07Z"
modified: "2019-05-18T16:06:08Z"
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# Napoli set to rival West Ham for Zapata

Napoli are lining up a move for West Ham target Duvan Zapata this summer, with the Partenopei reportedly set to offer Atalanta a fee in the region of €20million plus Roberto Inglese for the striker.

Zapata has been one of the standout players in Serie A this season, scoring 22 goals for Atalanta in 35 league appearances, and has attracted interest from a number of sides.

And [according to Inside Futbol via Italian outlet Tuttosport](https://www.insidefutbol.com/2019/05/18/napoli-prepare-cash-plus-player-offer-to-grab-west-ham-target/420753/), Napoli are lining up a player plus cash offer for the striker, who has been a target for West Ham since January.

![Paolo Bruno/Getty Images Sport](https://media.readwestham.com/readwestham/2019/05/1141469403.jpg)

The Hammers had identified Zapata as a potential replacement for Marko Arnautovic, after the Austrian was heavily linked with a move to China in the January transfer window.

The report also suggests that the 28-year-old is on Inter Milan’s radar this summer, but Atalanta’s €40million valuation is said to be a stumbling block.

Napoli are hoping to manoeuvre their way around that price with their potential offer of €20million plus striker Inglese, who is currently on loan with Parma.