Tottenham is prepared to meet with Napoli representatives to talk about Tanguy Ndombele’s long-term move.
After struggling to fit in in north London, the French midfielder left on loan to Napoli during the summer. Ndombele was acquired by Spurs from Lyon for a then-club-record £54 million in 2019. Ndombele has not, however, been able to win over any club managers as a result of the transfer.
presently occupied When the 25-year-old was under Antonio Conte’s authority last season, the player’s attitude left him very displeased. And after being given permission to return to Lyon on loan, he once more struggled to rediscover his spark.
Ndombele was then returned to Tottenham, although his future was once more becoming more dubious. That is, until Napoli appeared out of nowhere to lure Ndombele to Italy on loan with the intention of signing a permanent contract.
Additionally, the deal that brought Ndombele to Naples gave the Gli Azzurri the option to make his move permanent for £25 million (€30 million) next summer.
However, the move to Napoli has achieved the expected outcome, as Ndombele has made 18 appearances for Napoli. And with Luciano Spalletti’s team leading Serie A, they want to sign the Frenchman to a long-term contract.
According to a recent Foot Mercato rumor, Tottenham and Napoli representatives will speak next week to explore this agreement. And according to reports, the Italians are convinced they can persuade Tottenham to not only expedite that transaction but also to obtain him on less favorable terms.
Ndombele won’t be a part of Tottenham’s future because the club already has Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Rodrigo Bentacur, Yves Bissouma, and Oliver Skipp as possibilities in the center midfield position.
Additionally, according to rumors from Tuesday, Fabio Paratici is accelerating efforts to bring in a second midfielder in January.
Tanguy Ndombele will be sold by Tottenham as part of a major purge.
Tottenham would thus probably choose to sell Ndombele sooner than planned if the opportunity arises. According to reports, Napoli is confident in clinching his signing for about £22.5 million, a significant discount from Spurs’ initial outlay.
Additionally, it appears that the 25-year-old midfielder from Spurs won’t be the only one to depart in what is expected to be a hectic month.
Indeed, according to sources, when Paratici cleans house in January, as many as six players might be cut from their roster.
Joe Rodon, who is presently on loan at Rennes, is also up for grabs. Another player on loan, Giovani Lo Celso, this time with Villarreal, could also be permitted to go on a permanent basis.
According to the article, wingbacks Ryan Sessegnon, Emerson Royal, and Matt Doherty may all be given the green light to leave the team.
Two additional players, according to sources in Spain, are reportedly more likely to follow Ndombele out the exit.
The Senegalese midfielder Pape Sarr, who has yet to play for Tottenham, comes first. He joined Spurs in the summer of 2021 and spent the next year out on loan at Metz.
He is currently back at Spurs and looking for an opportunity to join the first team.
Nevertheless, according to rumours, he could be permitted to move on loan, with Sevilla reportedly showing interest.
Bryan Gil will be the next to go since he is having trouble making an impression on Conte. He has only made six appearances this year, and he apparently plans to return on loan to Valencia. Gil temporarily relocated to the Mestalla in January of last year, and according to sources, another loan is now anticipated.
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