Napoli plot to add a quality midfielder and have set sights on Scott McTominay. The Azzurri recently missed out on Marco Brescianini and continue to negotiate with Brighton for the acquisition of Billy Gilmour. The Scotsman is a priority for coach Antonio Conte, Alfredo Pedullà informs.
The 27-year-old could indeed leave Manchester United. He has other offers but will see whether he can join the Serie A side first. He has racked up 253 appearances at Old Trafford, posting 29 goals and 8 assists. He was a regular last season, but the Red Devils are searching for a high-profile addition in the same role.
Napoli will have to empty their coffers to bag McTominay as his team wants no less than €25M plus add-ons. The Partenopei tried with a loan with an option to buy and were repelled, Gianluca Di Marzio informs.
That was the case also for their first bid for Romelu Lukaku. Instead, the swap with Victor Osimhen will take time to come together. Therefore, they have decided to go ahead and seal the David Neres deal. He’ll be in Italy for the medicals next week. They’ll shell out €28M including bonuses for the speed demon.
Our Take on Napoli and McTominay
Conte must have disliked what he saw from his men if this position, where they are shallow but have a solid starting duo in Stanislav Lobotka and Frank Anguissa, has suddenly become a necessity. There are more interesting options if they are really willing to spend that much.
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