Napoli, Conte pushes for Ndoye: new €40m bid, Milan could unlock the deal | OneFootball

In the summer market where Napoli, the Italian champions, are among the most active players, there is one target that remains at the top of the list: Dan Ndoye.

Napoli insists on Ndoye: new offer of 40 million. And Milan could unlock the deal

The Swiss winger from Bologna is considered by Antonio Conte as the ideal reinforcement to fill the gap left by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Noa Lang is not enough to ensure depth and unpredictability on the flanks, and Ndoye is the priority.

Renewed offer: loan with obligation, totaling 40 million After weeks of contacts and slowdowns, Napoli has decided to make a new offer. The latest proposal presented to Bologna is structured as a loan deal worth 9 million euros, with an obligation to buy set at 26 million and 5 million in easily achievable bonuses. Total: 40 million.

The request from the Rossoblù remains at 45 million, but the gap between demand and offer is now minimal. The position of the Emilia club is clear: Ndoye is central to the project, so much so that they have proposed a renewal to him. However, the growing interest from several clubs (including Nottingham Forest, already turned down with a 30 million offer) suggests that the sale is only a matter of time and details.

Milan can indirectly favor Napoli A key element for unlocking the negotiation could come from Milan. Bologna is indeed interested in Noah Okafor, a Milan forward (on loan to Napoli last season) whom the Rossoneri are ready to loan with an option to buy. If the operation goes through, the Emilia club could open up to Ndoye's departure, having already a replacement on the way.

In this scenario, Milan becomes an unwitting ally of the Azzurri: Okafor's move to Bologna could clear the path for Ndoye to Napoli.

Plan B: Chiesa and Grealish under special observation Meanwhile, Napoli is not limiting itself to a single target. In case of a failed agreement with Bologna, the Neapolitan club has already identified alternatives. These are two top-tier names: Federico Chiesa, leaving Liverpool after a disappointing season, and Jack Grealish, now on the fringes of Manchester City's technical project.

Both operations are complex, due to costs and competition (Atalanta is strong on Chiesa), but they represent concrete options should Ndoye ultimately fall through. There is no rush, but contacts are active.

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