Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano claims that Napoli is getting ready to make a “new formal bid” for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Billy Gilmour, who is currently “open to joining” the 2022–23 Serie A title-winners.
In an attempt to strengthen his midfield options, former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte made a surprising £8 million offer for the 23-year-old.
The Seagulls turned down the offer, and they are now preparing for a higher one that might be worth up to £12 million.
Romano tweeted: “Napoli are preparing new formal bid to send to Brighton for Billy Gilmour.
“Gilmour, open to joining Napoli. #BHAFC already rejected opening official bid from Napoli last week, revealed by @MatteMoretto.
“Napoli will return for Gilmour and also plan to sign [Marco] Brescianini [from Italian club Frosinone].”
Gilmour signed for Albion from Chelsea for £7.5m in 2022 and has two years remaining on his contract.
The Scotland international is currently in Japan with the Seagulls as part of a two-match tour.
