Napoli all in on Adeyemi after Chelsea bid for over-priced Garnacho | OneFootball

Napoli have dropped their talks for Alejandro Garnacho, as Chelsea make an offer to Manchester United, so their focus is now firmly on Karim Adeyemi of Borussia Dortmund.

The Partenopei need to find a replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who was sold to Paris Saint-Germain for €70m plus bonuses in the January transfer window.

They had been in advanced negotiations with Manchester United for Garnacho, but found the €70-80m asking price to be wholly unrealistic in the circumstances.

Multiple sources from England now report that Chelsea are prepared to meet that valuation, adding to Napoli’s decision to back away from the Argentina international.

Speaking at a book presentation today, Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis was asked about Garnacho and replied “who can guarantee me he’ll score 20 goals?”

Napoli decided on Adeyemi

Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United waves to the Stretford End after the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and Southampton FC at Old Trafford on January 16, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Their focus is now firmly on Adeyemi, who Sky Sport Italia claim spoke directly with coach Antonio Conte to convince him of the move.

The asking price from Borussia Dortmund is closer to €45-50m, much more within the Napoli budget.

Adeyemi just turned 23 last week, can play on the left, right or as a centre-forward, and so far this season has contributed five goals and five assists in 13 competitive games.