Report: Genoa reject €15m Napoli bid for Norton-Cuffy
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Genoa have turned down a €15 million offer from Napoli for former Arsenal defender Brooke Norton-Cuffy, according to reports.
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Attributed to original sourceNapoli have seen an opening bid for Genoa full-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy fall short of the Rossoblù’s asking price, as competition for the former Arsenal academy product builds.
According to the Genoa edition of La Repubblica, via IlNapolista , the Partenopei have tabled an offer of around €15 million for a permanent deal.
Genoa, however, are holding out for €20 million before they will sanction the sale of one of the most important players in Daniele De Rossi’s side.
CAGLIARI, ITALY – NOVEMBER 22: Brooke Norton-Cuffy of Genoa in action during the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and Genoa CFC at Stadio Sant’Elia on November 22, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images) Napoli and Inter both linked with Norton-Cuffy Napoli are not alone in their pursuit, with both Fiorentina and Inter also tracking the England youth international.
Inter are in the market for a replacement for Denzel Dumfries on the right flank, while Napoli’s own interest is rooted in the need for cover at full-back behind captain Giovanni Di Lorenzo, a need that grows more pressing with Pasquale Mazzocchi expected to depart.
Sporting director Giovanni Manna is weighing several options for the role.
Anan Khalaili of Union Saint-Gilloise remains a leading candidate, though the Belgian side are driving a hard bargain, while Fiorentina’s Dodô is another name on the Napoli list, a thread that loops back to Norton-Cuffy, given the overlapping interest across all three clubs.
For now, Napoli’s summer business is moving more cautiously than last year, a slowdown the report attributes in part to the ongoing World Cup, which has stalled the wider market.
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What happened
Serie A side Napoli have reportedly submitted a €15m bid for Genoa right-back Brooke Norton-Cuffy, who previously came through Arsenal's academy. Genoa are said to have rejected the offer, either holding out for a higher fee or unwilling to sell the English defender. Norton-Cuffy, still young, has been a regular for Genoa, and the Italian club appear to value him above the reported valuation offered by Napoli. The situation remains open, with Napoli potentially returning with an improved offer.
Chance analysis
Norton-Cuffy is a young English full-back with upside, and a €15m bid suggests Napoli see him as a long-term solution at right-back rather than a short-term patch. Genoa's rejection indicates either they have a higher internal valuation or are not under pressure to sell. For Napoli, persistence in the market suggests Conte wants defensive reinforcement; for Genoa, retaining a sought-after asset strengthens their hand in any negotiation. The story is relevant to Serie A defensive depth charts rather than title-race dynamics.
Genoa retain a prized young asset but face ongoing pressure from Napoli; Napoli miss out on their target and may need to pivot to alternatives.
Monitor whether Napoli return with an improved offer for Norton-Cuffy; if signed, Napoli's defensive depth improves but Genoa lose a key right-back.