Napoli are the latest team to be linked with a move for in-demand Bologna midfielder Lewis Ferguson. With only signatures pending to finalize an agreement that has been in the works for several weeks, the Partenopei are set to kickstart their next phase with former Juve director Giovanni Manna.
Manna’s departure from the Bianconeri should be completed materialize even before the end of this season, and it’s precisely against the Bianconeri that Napoli’s future sporting director aims to make a market coup: by snatching Lewis Ferguson from Cristiano Giuntoli.
Calciomercato report that among Bologna players, only Joshua Zirkzee is more sought after in the market than Lewis Ferguson. The Scottish international has flourished under the guidance of Thiago Motta: scoring frequently, boasting a solid assist record, adept in transition phases, and possessing a strong fundamental technique. The Italo-Brazilian coach aims to continue mentoring him next season, potentially at Juventus, with whom he has a tentative agreement. However, as revealed by our sources, Napoli has forcefully entered the fray, initiating initial contacts with the Scottish national team’s manager.
The race for Ferguson has just begun, with Juventus and Napoli firmly in contention. To pry him away from Bologna, €25 million is the asking price, with Sartori and Saputo unwilling to entertain discounts. Manna’s move sets up a showdown with Giuntoli for one of Serie A’s most formidable midfielders.
