From Sterling to Chiesa – Alternatives for Napoli as Forest close in on Ndoye | OneFootball

Napoli now look set to miss out on signing Bologna forward Dan Ndoye, as news broke this afternoon claiming the Swiss international is close to a move to Nottingham Forest.

Antonio Conte’s side had been big admirers of the Bologna star but were refusing to meet the Rossoblu’s demands for the player. With the player heading to the Premier League, Napoli will now look to England’s top flight for an alternative, with Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa, Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling and Manchester City’s Jack Grealish all linked with a move to Naples.

Federico Chiesa of Liverpool is seen during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD8 match between PSV Eindhoven and Liverpool FC at PSV Stadion on January 29, 2025 in Eindhoven, Netherlands. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

After McTominay success, could Napoli gamble on Premier League again?

Scott McTominay moved from Manchester United to Napoli last summer and had an excellent first season in Italy. The Scotland international was vital to Antonio Conte’s side winning the Scudetto, being named Serie A MVP and in the division’s Team of the Season in the process.

NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 23: Scott McTominay of Napoli acknowledges the fans as he celebrates victory following the Serie A match between Napoli and Cagliari at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 23, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

We covered reports earlier today that claimed Conte was set to meet with club president Aurelio De Laurentiis and director Giovanni Manna to discuss the club’s strategy for the remainder of the transfer window. Among the names discussed will be the likes of Chiesa, Sterling and Grealish – amongst other possible options.

Napoli could once again take a risk on a Premier League player, trying to ‘do a McTominay’ and unearth another gem.