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Napoli have joined the race to sign Alverca defender Bastien Meupiyou (20), Get French Football News understands.

The Frenchman, who joined the Portuguese side from Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer, is attracting interest from across Europe. Borussia Dortmund have been linked with a move, whilst Get French Football News understands that a French club that finished in the top half of the table in Ligue 1 last season are also interested in the defender. 

Speaking in an interview with GFFN last month, Alverca’s sporting director, Fernando Malta, said, “Bastien is a player that, now, to be fair, is the most spoken player of our market, 100%. He’s the player that everyone wants to know. When I say everyone, it’s in terms of high-level clubs.”

Alverca set Meupiyou’s price tag

The France youth international, nominated for this year’s Golden Boy award, played 32 games in all competitions, leading newly-promoted Alverca to a comfortable mid-table finish.

Speaking to GFFN, Meupiyou also addressed his future. “Like any player, I want to play in the best competitions, play in the best leagues in the world. I just want to keep progressing, keep on this path, and one day, why not play in the best competitions and leagues,” said the Frenchman.

Alverca are expecting a club-record fee for the centre-back. With his asking price set at €15m, he is attracting significant interest. 

GFFN | Luke Entwistle