Napoli push for Ndoye, Bologna resist, Sterling and Grealish eyed | OneFootball

With the recent arrival of Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, Napoli has sealed its sixth summer transfer deal. The team led by Sporting Director Giovanni Manna has already completed more than half of the work, but the squad is not yet complete, reports Corriere dello Sport.

Napoli, pressing on Ndoye: Bologna resists, the player is considering between Serie A and Premier League. Meanwhile, alternatives Sterling and Grealish are being evaluated

At least three new additions are needed, one for each department. It is in this context that the dossier related to Dan Ndoye, offensive winger of Bologna and the Swiss national team, comes into play.

Bologna takes time: Napoli's offer rejected Napoli has made a structured offer: 9 million for the loan, 26 for the obligation to buy and 5 in bonuses, for a total of 40 million. A figure very close to the initial valuation of 45 million made by Saputo, president of Bologna. But the answer was the same already received on the occasion of the previous proposal (30 million plus the tag of Zanoli): a flat no.

The strategy of the Emilians is clear: take time and monitor both the outgoing market and internal developments. Not surprisingly, the first talks for a possible contract renewal with the player have also started, who represents a fundamental technical and economic asset for the red and blue club.

Ndoye takes time: between Napoli and Premier League On the player's side, the situation is equally fluid. Ndoye is reflecting. The Napoli hypothesis attracts him, especially for the possibility of playing the Champions League, but he is also tempted by the Premier League. Nottingham Forest is ready to guarantee him a salary of 5 million euros net per season, but without the European stage. Even the English club, however, has not yet found an agreement with Bologna.

In this intricate scenario, a real market triangle involving Napoli, Bologna and the player himself takes shape. Every move is slowed down by economic evaluations, but also by personal strategic choices.

The alternatives: Sterling and Grealish in the sights, but favorable conditions are needed In the meantime, Napoli is keeping an eye on other opportunities from the Premier League, particularly profiles with international experience that could represent last-minute opportunities. Two names are being closely monitored:

Raheem Sterling, 30 years old, is leaving Chelsea. The English offensive winger has a very high salary (we're talking about 15.6 million per season), and without a resolution of the contract by the London club, the operation would be unsustainable. Napoli is considering the loan formula, but Fulham is also watching.

Jack Grealish, 29 years old, is considered a more manageable profile on a technical and managerial level. Leaving Manchester City, he could be involved in a similar operation, always on a dry loan or with a right to buy. Even in this case, the salary is high, but more negotiable compared to Sterling's.

The sale of Osimhen will give a breather to strategies The general reflection is also supported by the fact that the sale of Victor Osimhen, now very close to conclusion, will bring 75 million into Napoli's coffers, 40 of which are immediately available. An injection of liquidity that could reactivate contacts with Bologna or allow a move for an alternative name.

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