Napoli is set to sign David Neres from Benfica for around €28 million. According to Fabrizio Romano, Neres will travel on Sunday and undergo a medical on Monday. The deal is expected to be finalized within 48 hours.
Insider Romano tweeted,
“Understand Napoli have all set for David Neres to travel on Sunday with medical tests right after, possible on Monday! Final details of deal worth fee close to €30m to be fixed in the next 48h with Benfica, then deal will be sealed. Here we go, soon.”
Napoli had hoped to secure Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea. They were ready to wait until after the sale of Victor Osimhen to complete the Lukaku transfer. However, Chelsea has not yet accepted Napoli’s offer, which is €25 million plus €5 million in add-ons.
Because of this delay, Napoli has decided to move forward with Neres instead. Neres has already been left out of Benfica’s squad for the weekend, indicating that his move is imminent.
While Lukaku is still a target for Napoli, they will focus on finalizing the deal for Neres first. Chelsea’s slow response has led Napoli to secure Neres to strengthen their team immediately.
This move shows Napoli’s flexibility in the transfer market. They are acting quickly to add key players, even if their initial plans are delayed. The signing of Neres will provide Napoli with a valuable addition to their squad, while any potential move for Lukaku will need to wait.
SSC Napoli GM Antonio Conte’s remarks on David Neres and more
General Manager of SSC Napoli Antonio Conte is waiting to finalize their summer transfers with three key players. The manager is waiting for David Neres, Billy Gilmour, and possibly Romelu Lukaku to join the squad.
“I knew the situation when I came, and in the market, you have limits on the cost of the player’s salary,” Conte said (via SportMediaset)
Conte who has won Serie A four times, explained that many players don’t join Napoli because of their absence from European Cups.
“Most of the time, players don’t come here because we don’t play in the (European) cups. I want the best for Napoli and to try to strengthen the squad because we need it. I don’t know what will happen down the line” Conte added.
Napoli is finalizing the €30 million transfer of David Neres from Benfica. Neres is eager to move to Napoli, and Benfica has agreed to the deal.
“I can confirm that David Neres wants to leave. There are concrete talks with the new club. The clubs are in touch, and I need players who make the utmost effort”, Conte said to Fabrizio Romano (via onefootball.com)
With the defense already strengthened, Napoli now focuses on improving their attack. After Neres, Napoli will turn to Billy Gilmour, a midfielder from Brighton, to replace Piotr Zielinski.
Romelu Lukaku is a possible addition, but his transfer depends on the sale of Victor Osimhen. Napoli’s high asking price for Osimhen has made this deal complex, with Chelsea and PSG interested. The resolution of Osimhen’s situation will affect if Napoli can complete their transfer plans.
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