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Napoli Join Chase for United Midfielder Mainoo

Kobbie Mainoo (Manchester United)
August 2025

Napoli are exploring a move for Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who has struggled for minutes under Ruben Amorim. The England international is open to leaving Old Trafford in search of Champions League football. Napoli plan to bid after closing in on Rasmus Hojlund, with Champions League football a major lure. Mainoo, however, would face tough competition in Conte’s midfield, including Scott McTominay and Kevin De Bruyne, but is reportedly eager to fight for a role

McTominay Urges Hojlund to Join Him at Napoli

Scott McTominay (Napoli)
August 2025

Scott McTominay has personally called Rasmus Hojlund to convince him to join Napoli. United are reportedly open to a €5m loan with €40m buy clause, with Hojlund exiled by Amorim and also on AC Milan’s radar. Hojlund has been excluded from United’s squads this season, making a move likely. McTominay, now thriving at Napoli, is pushing his former teammate toward Italy. United view offloading Hojlund as practical given Benjamin Sesko’s arrival and Amorim’s ruthless “bomb squad” approach.

Napoli Open Talks for United Outcast Rasmus Hojlund

Rasmus Hojlund (Manchester United)
August 2025

Napoli initiated talks with Rasmus Hojlund’s camp to replace injured Romelu Lukaku. The Danish striker, sidelined at United since pre-season, seeks guarantees of a permanent stay rather than a loan. United are considering loan terms with a buy option in the €35–40m range. United’s purchase of Sesko and Amorim’s exclusion of Hojlund created an exit path. Napoli view him as a long-term fix, though AC Milan also circle. Negotiations continue as United remain open to a structured deal that offloads their surplus striker this summer.

Galatasaray Complete £64.8m Osimhen Deal from Napoli

Victor Osimhen (Napoli > Galatasaray)
July 2025

Galatasaray have officially signed Victor Osimhen from Napoli for £64.8m, with a 10% sell-on clause. The striker signs a four-year deal after a stellar loan season.
Osimhen scored 26 goals in 30 games last season during his loan in Turkey. Galatasaray have now made the move permanent, sealing one of the summer’s biggest deals.

Osimhen Omitted from Napoli Camp Amid Transfer Rumours

Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
July 2025

Napoli have left Victor Osimhen out of their pre-season training camp, intensifying speculation over his future. The Nigeria striker is linked with a return to Galatasaray, where he spent last season on loan.
The omission signals a potential transfer is near. Napoli have not issued a formal explanation, but reports suggest advanced talks are underway with Galatasaray, who remain front-runners to re-sign him permanently.

Galatasaray Close to €75m Deal for Victor Osimhen

Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
July 2025

Galatasaray and Napoli are finalizing a €75m transfer for striker Victor Osimhen. The deal will include an initial €40m payment and a restriction preventing sales to Italian clubs for two years post-transfer.
After positive talks, Galatasaray agreed to stagger payments and meet Napoli’s conditions, including sell-on clauses and sale restrictions. Only final guarantees remain before the Nigerian striker makes the switch to Istanbul.

Galatasaray Near £64.7m Deal for Napoli’s Osimhen

Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
July 2025

Galatasaray are finalizing a £64.7 million deal to sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli after their initial £47.3 million bid was rejected. Both clubs are negotiating the payment structure of the deal.
Osimhen, who scored 37 goals in 41 games last season, has just one year left on his Napoli contract. Galatasaray are moving decisively to secure a top-tier striker before European qualifiers begin.

Napoli Prepare £47.4m Bid for Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez

Darwin Nunez (Liverpool)
July 2025

Napoli are ready to offer a £47.4m (€55m) package for Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez, comprising a £43m base fee plus £4.4m in add-ons, and wages of up to £100,000 per week after tax.
Liverpool are open to selling Nunez, who has also received offers from Saudi Arabia. The Uruguayan, however, is reportedly more interested in moving to a European league, especially Spain or Italy.

Kevin De Bruyne Set for Napoli Switch

Kevin De Bruyne (Napoli)
Medical and signing on Thursday

De Bruyne is set to join Napoli on a two-year contract after his Manchester City deal expired. The 33-year-old midfielder has agreed to a free transfer to continue his career in Serie A.
He will undergo a medical in Rome before officially signing with Napoli. The deal represents a major midfield reinforcement as Napoli plan to build around the experienced Belgian next season.

Victor Osimhen Rejects Al Hilal Move After Late U-Turn

Victor Osimhen (Napoli)
June 2025

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen turned down a big-money move to Saudi side Al Hilal, despite both clubs having agreed on a transfer fee and improved personal terms. He’s expected to stay in Europe.
Although Al Hilal met Napoli’s asking price and boosted their contract offer, Osimhen reversed course late and will return to Napoli, following a strong loan stint at Galatasaray with 26 league goals.

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