Report: Napoli agree terms with Leeds United target Milinkovic-Savic | OneFootball

Napoli are accelerating in their pursuit for Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, despite Leeds United initially looking close to a deal for the Serbian goalkeeper, reports from Italy claim.

According to what has been reported by TuttoMercatoWeb, Napoli have agreed terms with Milinkovic-Savic and are preparing to discuss the fee with Torino.

epa11916665 Torino coach Paolo Vanoli celebrates with goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic after winning the Italian Serie A soccer match between Torino FC and AC Milan, in Turin, Italy, 22 February 2025. EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO

The Scudetto winners will look to use pre-existing negotiations between the clubs over a deal for Cyril Ngonge as a starting point for their talks over the goalkeeper.

Despite Leeds interest, Napoli intensify Milinkovic-Savic pursuit

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna is keen to provide Antonio Conte with reinforcements quickly – as the club have agreed deals for Noa Lang and Sam Beukema. Now, the Neapolitan side will turn their attention to the Torino goalkeeper and Bologna forward Dan Ndoye – starting from tomorrow.

epa11276979 Torino’s goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic Savic (R) and Juventus’ Dusan Vlahovic in action during the italian Serie A soccer match Torino FC vs Juventus FC at the Olimpico Grande Torino Stadium in Turin, Italy, 13 April 2024 EPA-EFE/ALESSANDRO DI MARCO

Leeds are reportedly desperate to sign the talented Serbian shot-stopper but the allure of playing for the Italian champions may be too much for the newly-promoted Premier League club to compete with.