Exclusive: Why Napoli will not stretch to 45m offer for Ndoye
ROME, ITALY - MAY 14: Dan Ndoye of Bologna celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Coppa Italia Final match between AC Milan and Bologna at Stadio Olimpico on May 14, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images)
Dan Ndoye is top of Antonio Conte's wish list, but Napoli also have no intention of paying €45m to Bologna, which is why Raheem Sterling and Kevin have been on the radar too.
There are absolutely no doubts that Ndoye is the one that Conte would gladly add to his squad, but we also need to clarify a few things in the light of reports regarding some 'phantom' proposals that Napoli simply are not going to present.
We are referring to the rumored €45m including add-ons, plus a percentage of the sell-on fee, which is not part of the plan at all.
Naples have a limit for Ndoye budget
As things stand, Napoli can reach €40m in total, perhaps with something extra, but won't reach those figures.
They will continue to track Ndoye, knowing that the striker prefers them above other options, but are not prepared to get into an all-out bidding war with Nottingham Forest.
There are alternatives, as Kevin was offered by intermediaries without genuine negotiations direct with Shakhtar Donetsk, while there has been dialogue with Chelsea for Sterling.
However, Napoli are waiting to see what happens with Ndoye first before making the decision on whether to change direction.
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