Napoli’s pursuit of Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho has hit a roadblock, with the English club rejecting a €40 million bid for the Argentine winger. As Khvicha Kvaratskhelia prepares to depart for Paris Saint-Germain in a €75 million deal, Napoli are intensifying their search for a replacement.
Gazzetta dello Sport report that the club’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, has turned his attention to Bologna’s Dan Ndoye. Napoli has reportedly offered €30 million for the 24-year-old Swiss player, but Bologna is holding firm, insisting on a cash-only deal without any player exchanges.
Kvaratskhelia’s imminent departure marks the end of a brief but brilliant era at Napoli. In just under three seasons, the Georgian star amassed 30 goals and 29 assists in 107 appearances, playing a crucial role in the club’s recent Scudetto triumph. His move to PSG will see him quadruple his salary, while Napoli stands to make a significant profit on their initial investment.
As Kvaratskhelia bids farewell to his teammates and new manager Antonio Conte at Castel Volturno, Napoli’s focus shifts to securing a worthy successor. The club’s pursuit of Garnacho demonstrates their ambition, but Manchester United’s reluctance to sell has forced them to explore alternatives.
Manna has cast a wide net in his search, considering players like Zhegrova from Lille, Ziyech, and Adeyemi, before settling on Ndoye as a prime target. The negotiations with Bologna are expected to be challenging, with the selling club unwilling to accept any player exchanges and demanding a substantial fee.
Napoli, flush with cash from the Kvaratskhelia sale, is prepared to invest heavily but must navigate the transfer market carefully. The club remains open to the possibility of reviving talks for Garnacho, maintaining contact with the player’s representatives despite Manchester United’s current stance.
