Antonio Conte dreams of a reunion with Spurs winger Dejan Kulusevski, with Napoli’s chief negotiator sent to London to discuss possible transfer.
• Conte wants to reunite with Kulusevski in Serie A
• Napoli send chief negotiator to London to work on deal
• Conte and Kulusevski previously worked together at Spurs
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to a report from AreaNapoli (via Sport Witness), Napoli head coach Conte is eager to reunite with Kulusevski and bring him back to Serie A. The club’s chief negotiator has already travelled to London to initiate talks with Tottenham Hotspur regarding a potential transfer.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Napoli’s sporting director, Giovanni Manna, is reportedly working to bring Kulusevski back to Serie A and has already traveled to London to initiate talks with Tottenham. While the exact transfer fee remains unclear, Spurs are anticipated to set a high price for the Swedish winger—potentially high enough to force Napoli to reconsider their pursuit.
DID YOU KNOW?
Napoli is not the only Serie A team reported to be interested in signing Kulusevski this summer, with AC Milan also keeping tabs on the player. However, Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou is determined to keep the player at all costs beyond the summer. Kulusevski’s contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium lasts until 2028.
WHAT NEXT FOR NAPOLI?
Conte’s troops currently find themselves in the midst of a heated Serie A title race. Napoli are currently in second position on the table, just three points behind Inter. They will face Empoli in their upcoming league outing, which will take place next Monday, April 14.
