Tottenham target Antonio Vergara set to stay at Napoli | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur will suffer defeat in their pursuit of Napoli attacking midfielder Antonio Vergara, with the Italian giants unwilling to sanction a move. Despite heavy interest from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and aggressive tracking by Serie A newcomers Como, Napoli have decided to close the door on a potential sale. The 23-year-old playmaker’s agent, Mario Giuffredi, previously acknowledged the growing market noise and refused to rule out an exit if a significant offer arrived. Vergara’s sharp rise over the past year has made him one of the most sought-after young creators in Italian football. Having successfully seized his first-team opportunities during a major injury crisis, the ‘amazing’ academy graduate turned heads with his displays in both Serie A and the UEFA Champions League, notably netting against Chelsea at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Vergara ended the 2025/26 season with six direct goal contributions in 19 appearances across all competitions. His combination of directness, press resistance, and spatial awareness prompted intense interest from Tottenham under head coach Roberto De Zerbi.