Napoli have reportedly moved for Olympique Lyonnais attacker Nabil Fekir as an alternative to James Rodriguez.
A deal for James is proving increasingly difficult, with Napoli so far unprepared to meet Real Madrid’s demands of a €50m permanent deal.
Therefore, RMC Sport and L’Equipe both report the Partenopei are now focusing their attentions on Fekir,
Napoli have reportedly moved for Olympique Lyonnais attacker Nabil Fekir as an alternative to James Rodriguez.
A deal for James is proving increasingly difficult, with Napoli so far unprepared to meet Real Madrid’s demands of a €50m permanent deal.
Therefore, RMC Sport and L’Equipe both report the Partenopei are now focusing their attentions on Fekir,
The Frenchman had appeared to be closing in on a switch to Real Betis, but RMC notes he would prefer to join a club in European competition.
He would also be available for a reduced price as his contract expires next summer and Lyon are resigned to losing him.
L’Equipe, meanwhile, writes Napoli began negotiating for the 26-year-old at the start of the week.
The newspaper explains he has already spoken to Coach Carlo Ancelotti and President Aurelio De Laurentiis, with the club even offering him a contract.
Another round of talks are now expected to take place early next week, where the terms of Fekir’s transfer could be thrashed out.