Tottenham rejected last ditch Napoli bid for Capoue
Napoli had been linked with the French midfielder throughout January and had numerous bids rejected from the London club.
It is reported in Il Mattino that the player’s representatives and Napoli had agreed personal terms, however, Tottenham director Franco Baldini rejected the move as the bid did not meet Tottenham’s €15 million evaluation for the player.
This evaluation was received by Napoli five hours before the conclusion of the transfer window, leaving Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis little time to negotiate a move.
It is understood Napoli’s bid was around €10 million .
Capoue, 25, has been out of favour under new Spurs boss Tim Sherwood and was keen to leave the club during the window and has voiced his displeasure with his situation in London.
“I’m not surprised. That’s the English attitude. They don’t know foreign players very well,” Capoue is quoted in L’Equipe.
“It’s tough. I’ve gone from first-team regular to someone who is putting themselves forward to play. It’s the first time I’ve experienced this.”
Copoue joined Tottenham from Toulouse in the summer and has featured in 14 games this season.