According to Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Napoli are among the clubs keeping a close eye on Tottenham Hotspur outcast Tanguy Ndombele as a potential option in the final weeks of the summer transfer window. However, the Serie A bigwigs face stiff competition from Villarreal for the 25-year-old’s signature. Ndombele’s time at Tottenham has been a rollercoaster. When the French midfielder made the switch to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2019, he was regarded as one of the best young prospects in Europe. And for a club-record fee of £63 million, expectations from him were high.
Following Conte’s arrival last season, the French midfielder was quickly deemed surplus to requirements and rejoined Lyon on loan in January. Ndombele made 11 Ligue 1 appearances for Lyon, registering two assists for the French club. But he did not make enough of an impression for them to exercise their option to buy the 25-year-old after his loan stint ended.
The Frenchman is now back at Tottenham, who are yet to find a solution for him. A couple of weeks ago, it was reported that none of the notable teams interested in Ndombele had made an approach for him this summer, with his exorbitant wages proving to be a stumbling block. However, it looks like Ndombele has managed to attract several suitors in the last few days, with reports claiming that Villarreal are exploring a double swoop for the former Lyon man and Giovani Lo Celso, while Galatasaray have also been mentioned as potential suitors. Now, Napoli