Report: Serie A giants increase offer as Liverpool stick to £60m valuation

Napoli are intensifying efforts to sign Liverpool's Uruguayan striker, preparing a new bid exceeding €55 million as their primary summer attacking target. The 26-year-old player has reportedly agreed to personal terms with Napoli and is open to the move, with ongoing discussions potentially pushing Napoli's revised offer beyond €60 million in total value.

Liverpool remain firm on their €65-70 million valuation despite Napoli's willingness to compromise. Negotiations continue actively, but sources indicate Napoli is unlikely to meet Liverpool's upper price threshold. The eventual success of the deal may hinge on structural elements like add-ons and payment terms rather than the base fee.

The striker's Liverpool performance has been inconsistent since his transfer from Benfica, with 40 goals in 143 appearances falling short of expectations. His modest return of 7 goals in 47 games last season fueled transfer speculation. Napoli believes his style suits Serie A better, citing the league's history of revitalizing Premier League players from clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United.

As Liverpool's new coach Arne Slot oversees preseason preparations, the club acknowledges that selling the striker would require attacking reinforcements. However, any departure must align with their valuation strategy. Napoli's imminent improved offer maintains engagement in this high-profile transfer saga, though a significant gap in valuation persists between the clubs.