Napoli is actively pursuing Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez, who has given his initial approval to join the Italian Serie A club. Negotiations between Napoli and Liverpool are ongoing but face challenges due to Liverpool's high asking price, reportedly around €60-70 million, and the financial feasibility of the deal including Núñez's salary demands. Napoli has made offers in the range of €50-55 million with bonuses, but Liverpool has so far rejected these bids. Meanwhile, Napoli is also engaged in a complex transfer saga involving striker Victor Osimhen. Galatasaray has agreed to pay Osimhen's €75 million release clause but has proposed spreading the payment over five years, which Napoli has rejected as they prefer immediate payment. Despite multiple improved offers from Galatasaray, including a €60 million bid and a €75 million proposal with installments, Napoli has held firm on the payment terms. Osimhen has expressed a strong desire to join Galatasaray and has refused to attend Napoli's pre-season training and medical checks amid ongoing negotiations. Al Hilal remains a potential suitor for Osimhen, having matched Napoli's release clause offer, but the player has declined to engage with them, focusing solely on a move to Galatasaray. The transfer discussions are continuing, with Galatasaray's vice president scheduled to meet Napoli to finalize payment details. The situation has also led to tensions off the field, including threats directed at Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis' son from a Galatasaray fan over the transfer saga.
🚨 An angry Galatasaray fan has threatened Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis’ son, Edoardo, via WhatsApp because of the Victor Osimhen transfer saga. Edoardo responded by saying he would go to the police. (Source: @Sametcayir ) https://t.co/KHbaRlyXy4
Osimhen was absent on Monday as Serie A champions Napoli resumed training, with the Nigeria striker in negotiations to join Turkish club Galatasaray on a permanent basis. https://t.co/wvncY0YNdG
Italie: Naples reprend l'entraînement sans Victor Osimhen, proche de Galatasaray ➡️ https://t.co/vGkUNp9vKg https://t.co/3cZ4cso56F