Report: Serie A giants increase offer as Liverpool stick to £60m valuation | OneFootball

Napoli increase efforts to sign Liverpool forward

Napoli are preparing a fresh approach in their pursuit of Liverpool’s Uruguayan striker, with discussions expected to intensify in the coming days. The Serie A club have identified the forward as their primary attacking target this summer and are working on a new offer thought to be in excess of €55 million.

The 26-year-old is understood to be open to a move to Italy, having already agreed personal terms with Napoli. Talks are progressing steadily, and while a final figure has not been finalised, sources familiar with the negotiation indicate Napoli’s revised bid could push beyond €60 million in total value.

Valuation gap remains as Liverpool hold firm

Despite Napoli’s intent to meet Liverpool’s demands halfway, the Anfield hierarchy remain unmoved on their valuation. Liverpool are reportedly seeking a fee in the region of €65–70 million, viewing the forward’s departure as viable only if their price tag is met.

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Discussions remain active, though insiders suggest Napoli are unlikely to reach Liverpool’s upper threshold. A compromise may yet be found, but the structure of the deal — including add-ons and payment terms — will likely prove critical in whether an agreement is eventually reached.

Napoli eye revival opportunity in Serie A

The striker’s form at Liverpool has been inconsistent since his high-profile move from Benfica. Though he has shown flashes of promise, his output has fallen short of expectations at a club competing regularly for domestic and European honours.

In 143 appearances for Liverpool, he has managed 40 goals — a tally that has contributed to the perception that he has not fully adapted to the demands of the Premier League. His return last season of just 7 goals in 47 games has only fuelled speculation over a summer departure.

Nonetheless, Napoli believe the player still has the tools to thrive in Serie A. The Italian league has become a haven for Premier League outcasts in recent years, with former Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United players rebuilding their careers in Italy. That model could be repeated here if Napoli finalise the deal.

Liverpool weigh options amid ongoing negotiations

With pre-season preparations under way under new head coach Arne Slot, Liverpool are carefully considering their squad composition for the 2025/26 campaign. The departure of the forward would necessitate attacking reinforcements, but club sources stress that any sale must align with the club’s valuation strategy.

Napoli’s latest offer is expected imminently. While there is still distance between the two clubs on a final fee, all parties remain engaged in what has become one of the more intriguing transfer sagas of the summer window.