Brighton and Hove Albion are bracing themselves for another approach from Napoli for midfielder Billy Gilmour.
The Seagulls rejected Napoli’s opening offer of £8m for the Scotland international but Antonio Conte’s team are expected to return with an improved bid of around £12m.
Gilmour joined Brighton from Chelsea in 2022 for £7.5m and despite struggling for game time in his first season, the 23-year-old developed into a key member of the first team.
Napoli manager Conte knows Gilmour from his time at Chelsea and is determined to sign the midfielder who has two years left of his Albion contract.
“We haven’t heard anything more from Napoli,” said Albion chief executive Paul Barber to Talksport. “We have turned down one offer from them.
“Billy has been an important player for us and we’re very keen to keep Billy. He’s a fantastic footballer and a great character around this squad.
