Napoli Rejects Ajax Bid for Striker Antonio Russo
Ajax’s search for attacking reinforcements following Brian Brobbey‘s move too Sunderland has hit a snag, as Napoli swiftly dismissed an offer for young forward Antonio Russo.The Dutch club identified the 20-year-old Italian as a potential target, but their bid was instantly rejected by the Serie A champions.The setback occurs as Ajax finalized the late acquisition of Kasper Dolberg from Anderlecht to fill the void left by Brobbey’s departure.While Dolberg’s transfer was completed just hours before the deadline, Ajax concurrently explored option options, including russo, demonstrating the club’s proactive approach to strengthening its attacking line. Napoli, though, views Russo as a key part of their future plans and were unwilling to consider a sale.
Russo has featured prominently for Napoli’s youth team and has made several appearances in Serie A, showcasing his potential. Ajax’s interest underscores the club’s continued ambition to secure a dynamic forward despite the successful capture of Dolberg, who is valued at approximately €12.7M. The failed pursuit of Russo suggests Ajax may now turn its attention to other targets as the transfer window closes.