Napoli line up move for Brazil Copa America hero and former Arsenal target Everton Soares

Napoli line up move for Brazil Copa America hero and former Arsenal target Everton Soares but must meet Gremio’s £46m asking price

  • Carlo Ancleotti’s side have been looking to reinforce their attack all summer
  • Napoli director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli has begun talks with Everton Soares
  • The Serie A side have been trying to sign James Rodriguez and Mauro Icardi
  • Napoli have made an initial offer of £27.6m and are prepared to offer £36.9m

Napoli have started negotiations with Gremio for Brazil’s Copa America hero Everton.

Carlo Ancleotti’s side have been looking to reinforce their attack all summer but have been unsuccessful so far according to Calciomercato.

Napoli director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli has reportedly begun talks with Everton.

Napoli have started negotiations with Gremio for Brazil’s Copa America hero Everton

Everton has a £55million release clause but it is believed Gremio are willing to accept £46m. 

The Serie A side have been trying to sign James Rodriguez, Mauro Icardi, Nicolas Pepe and Hirving Lozano but talks have not progressed for any of them.

Napoli have made an initial offer of £27.6m and are prepared to offer £36.9m.

Gremio only own 50 per cent of the players as other third parties have a stake in the winger. 

In 2019, Gremio has scored seven goals in 18 competitives game for the Brazilian outfit.

Everton, who was a reported Arsenal target earlier in the window, was impressive during Brazil’s triumph in the Copa America this summer.

The 23-year-old has also been linked with a move to La Liga side Atletico Madrid. 

Everton was impressive during Brazil's triumph in the Copa America this summer

Everton was impressive during Brazil’s triumph in the Copa America this summer

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