The footballing world, or at least the portion that loves pure, undiluted midfield brilliance, waited with bated breath. Would he move to the cozy shores of the MLS, an earned retirement circuit for a player who has given so much?

Reports in Italy claim that Napoli are interested in pursuing a deal with Atalanta for Nigeria international and reigning African Player of the Year Ademola Lookman, who could be allowed to leave his current club if an appropriate offer comes in this summer.

The reason for the delay in the deal taking Kevin De Bruyne to Napoli has been revealed ahead of the midfielder's medical on Thursday.

Manchester United fans have made a bold prediction about Scott McTominay after Manchester City legend Kevin de Bruyne agreed to join him at Napoli. Last summer, McTominay left his boyhood club and made the move to Italy for a deal worth around €30 million.

Kevin De Bruyne has landed in Rome, where he will undergo medical tests with Napoli before signing a two-year deal with the defending Serie A champions.Belgian ace De Bruyne has just landed in Rome

Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne has given the ‘final green light’ to Napoli in regards to a move there, as his medical and formal steps will now follow.