Napoli is showing serious interest in Billy Gilmour and is getting ready to make a better offer to Brighton and Hove Albion. The Italian club, under the new management of Antonio Conte, sees the 23-year-old Scottish midfielder as a valuable addition to their team in Naples. Their initial bid of around €9.5 million was turned down by Brighton last week.
To finance this potential transfer, Napoli is working on offloading some of their current players. One player they are in talks to sell is Gianluca Gaetano, who spent last season on loan at Cagliari. Negotiations with Cagliari are progressing, and it seems like a deal is on the horizon.
According to a report in Corriere dello Sport, Napoli plans to submit a revised offer for Gilmour to Brighton once they finalize Gaetano’s transfer to Cagliari. The Italian club is ready to reinvest the funds from Gaetano’s sale back into strengthening their squad. Cagliari is looking to pay around €8 million for Gaetano, while Napoli is holding out for €12 million. It is likely that they will reach a compromise to reach an agreement.
This move reflects Napoli’s determination to secure Gilmour’s services and improve their team under Conte’s guidance. The fans can expect an exciting transfer period as the club works towards building a competitive squad for the upcoming season. Keep an eye out for further developments as Napoli continues to pursue their targets in the transfer market.