Wilson Palacios transfer to Napoli stalls

03 June 2011 00:23
ShareWilson Palacios' mooted switch to Napoli is on the rocks after the Italian club admitted negotiations have stalled because of the potential transfer fee.[LNB]The 26-year-old midfielder had been close to a move to the Serie A outfit after slipping down the pecking order at White Hart Lane last season.[LNB]Napoli have confirmed their interest in the Honduras international but sporting director Riccardo Bigon claims they are not happy with the amount of money Spurs are demanding.[LNB] Stalled: Napoli and Tottenham are struggling to agree a fee for Wilson Palacios[LNB]'Wilson interests us a lot,' Bigon told Tutto Napoli. 'But negotiations have stalled for now.[LNB]'Tottenham are ready to sell him outright, but they want a lot of money in order to let him go.[LNB]'I've spoken with his agent as the player is currently on holiday.[LNB]'Everything should become clearer in seven to 10 days' time. Let's wait and see what happens.'[LNB]It is believed the Italian side are offering around ?10million, but Spurs paid Wigan ?12million for him in 2009 and they want to recoup that.[LNB] Tottenham fail in ?10.5m bid for Internacional striker Damiao as Drogba pursuit runs coldHiguain wants Real stay as Arsenal, Spurs and City target cut-price strikerAll the latest Tottenham news, features and opinion[LNB]  Explore more:People: Wilson Palacios Places: Honduras

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