Exclusive | Napoli join race to sign Alverca’s Bastien Meupiyou
Napoli have joined the race to sign Alverca defender Bastien Meupiyou (20), Get French Football News understands.
The Frenchman, who joined the Portuguese side from Wolverhampton Wanderers last summer, is attracting interest from across Europe. Borussia Dortmund have been linked with a move, whilst Get French Football News understands that a French club that finished in the top half of the table in Ligue 1 last season are also interested in the defender.
Alverca set Meupiyou’s price tag
The France youth international, nominated for this year’s Golden Boy award, played 32 games in all competitions, leading newly-promoted Alverca to a comfortable mid-table finish.
Alverca are expecting a club-record fee for the centre-back. With his asking price set at €15m, he is attracting significant interest.