# Napoli Zeballos transfer stall persists > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/napoli-midfield-transfer-saga > Updated: 2026-08-08T06:40:10.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 14. Napoli’s pursuit of Boca Juniors winger Exequiel Zeballos remains dead‑locked. By early July the club had identified the 24‑year‑old Argentine as a priority signing and reached personal‑terms, while Boca insisted on a fee near €10 million. On 9 July Napoli prepared an offer of roughly €8‑10 million and stressed the need to free up attacking‑line space, naming potential departures such as Noa Lang. A day later the deal was described as being in the “final stages”: Napoli’s offer of €9‑10 million and a five‑year, €1.3 million‑per‑year contract were on the table, Boca had lowered its asking price, and the player’s agent even suggested a loan‑swap involving left‑back Julian Aude. By 15 July the same €8‑10 million range was confirmed, with Boca valuing Zeballos at €8.5 million and the player having already rejected a €20 million overture from CSKA Moscow. Negotiations remained unresolved on 18 July, the price dispute and squad‑size issue still blocking completion before the summer window closes. On 8 August Napoli announced a friendly against Celta Vigo, noting that Zeballos remains a target (also monitored by Celta) while the club also eyes a loan‑with‑option for defender Benoît Badiashile. The transfer is therefore still stalled, pending agreement on fee and the release of roster space. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: Napoli eyes striker Zeballos and defender Badiashile ahead of Celta Vigo friendly Napoli will play Celta Vigo in a friendly while pursuing striker Exequiel Zeballos and defender Benoit Badiashile, with loan options under discussion. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-eyes-striker-zeballos-and-defender-badiashile-ahead-of-celta-vigo-friendly ### 2026-07-18: Exequiel Zeballos’ Napoli move stalls over Boca’s €8.5 million fee Boca Juniors and Napoli are bargaining over Exequiel Zeballos’ transfer, with Boca demanding €8.5 million and Napoli needing roster space before finalising the move. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/exequiel-zeballos-napoli-move-stalls-over-bocas-85-million-fee ### 2026-07-15: Napoli close to securing Argentine winger Exequiel Zeballos Napoli are finalising a €8‑10 million offer to Boca Juniors for Argentine winger Exequiel Zeballos, who has turned down larger bids to join the Serie A club; the deal hinges on completing outbound sales and his 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-prepares-10m-move-for-boca-juniors-winger-exequiel-zeballos ### 2026-07-11: Napoli close to signing Boca Juniors winger Exequiel Zeballos Napoli is poised to sign Boca Juniors winger Exequiel Zeballos on a five‑year, €1.3 m per‑year deal, pending Boca’s acceptance; an agent‑proposed defender Julian Aude is also on the table. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-targets-exequiel-zeballos-in-10million-deal-with-boca-juniors ### 2026-07-09: Napoli close to signing Boca Juniors forward Exequiel Zeballos Napoli aim to sign Boca Juniors winger Exequiel Zeballos for around €10 million after the player rejected CSKA Moscow; the deal awaits final club agreement. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-eyes-new-signings-as-olivera-and-evander-linked-with-transfer-moves ### 2026-07-04: Milan and Napoli pursue €50m and €15m player deals Milan target Portuguese defender Gonçalo Inácio for about €50 m, while Napoli seek a €15 m sale of midfielder Frank Zambo Anguissa, with Beşiktaş showing interest. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/milan-and-napoli-pursue-50m-and-15m-player-deals ### 2026-06-25: Beşiktaş Pursues Napoli Midfielder Frank Anguissa Beşiktaş prepares a €10 million bid plus €2.5‑3 million salary for Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa as Napoli evaluates a contract extension in the coming weeks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beikta-pursues-napoli-midfielder-frank-anguissa ### 2026-06-24: Davide Frattesi's transfer saga draws Juventus and Premier League interest Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi is linked with Juventus and Premier League clubs Nottingham Forest and Brighton, with Forest reportedly ready to spend €25 million. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davide-frattesis-transfer-saga-draws-juventus-and-premier-league-interest ### 2026-06-14: Napoli weighs €20 million sale of midfielder Anguissa amid Allegri's new era Napoli are valuing midfielder Anguissa at about €20 million and may sell him as Allegri takes over, with Flamengo’s Araújo among the preferred replacements. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-weighs-20-million-sale-of-midfielder-anguissa-amid-allegris-new-era ### 2026-06-14: Napoli midfielders Anguissa and Olivera in transfer talks and World Cup 2026 spotlight Napoli values Anguissa at €20 million ahead of his contract end, while midfielder Olivera plays for Uruguay in the World Cup 2026 match in Miami. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-midfielders-anguissa-and-olivera-in-transfer-talks-and-world-cup-2026-spotlight ### 2026-06-14: Davide Frattesi eyes Nottingham move as Franck Kessie seeks Serie A return Frattesi may move to Nottingham Forest if terms are met, while Kessie aims to return to Serie A with interest from several Italian clubs. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/davide-frattesi-eyes-nottingham-move-as-franck-kessie-seeks-serie-a-return ### 2026-06-10: Davide Frattesi transfer: Napoli leads as Nottingham Forest eyes the midfielder Inter midfielder Davide Frattesi is targeted by Napoli, which leads the chase, while Nottingham Forest also shows renewed interest; Inter would consider offers around €25‑30 million. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-targets-inter-midfielder-davide-frattesi-amid-anguissa-uncertainty ### 2026-06-05: Napoli target Benfica midfielder Richard Rios as midfield reinforcement Napoli, under incoming coach Massimiliano Allegri, are eyeing Benfica’s 26‑year‑old Colombian midfielder Richard Rios for €30 million, as a potential replacement for Frank Anguissa. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-target-benfica-midfielder-richard-rios-as-midfield-reinforcement ### 2026-06-05: Napoli midfielder Frank Anguissa's future uncertain after contract extension and new coach Allegri arrival Napoli extended Frank Anguissa's contract to 2027 but his future remains unclear; new coach Allegri may reassess his role and a possible €30 m move for Richard Rios is being considered. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-midfielder-frank-anguissas-future-uncertain-after-contract-extension-and-new-coach-allegri-ar --- Cite as: Napoli Zeballos transfer stall persists. 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