Conte Finds Success in Napoli, Pressing Gyokeres to Launch Attacks
Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis has confirmed on Friday that Antonio Conte will lead the club next season, quelling speculation surrounding the Italian coach's future. The club is set to make substantial investments in their quest for the Italian championship title, with a star-studded team on the horizon.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli has unveiled an ambitious transfer market plan for the summer, which includes the name of Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting. | The Swedish international has attracted interest from heavyweights like Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks, but a €100 million release clause protects him.|
Reports suggest that Sporting's board, led by Frederico Varandas, is open to negotiations for a transfer fee between €65-€80 million, less than the stipulated release clause. Gyokeres is one of several high-profile players on Napoli's target list, which also includes Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City), Darwin Núñez (Liverpool), David Frattesi (Internazionale), Kenneth Taylor (Ajax), Jonathan David (Lille), Moise Kean (Fiorentina), and Lee Kang-in (PSG.
Arsenal is among the key interested parties in the potential acquisition of Gyokeres. However, the details of Sporting's new price after negotiations with Napoli were omitted in the provided search results.
Napoli, aiming to strengthen their squad for next season, is reportedly chasing European-leagues star, Viktor Gyokeres, who currently plays for Sporting. This Swedish international has drawn attention from top clubs such as Arsenal, but Napoli will have to negotiate a transfer fee that falls below his €100 million release clause.