Sven Kums says Napoli is his 'most concrete option' as he prepares to bid Gent farewell.

The midfielder is seen as one of the best options, alongside Amadou Diawara, to replace outbound Mirko Valdifiori.

That Kums will probably be leaving his club shortly is well-understood by the fans, who gave him a standing ovation on Thursday when he was subbed off against Viitorul Constanta.

Sven Kums says Napoli is his 'most concrete option' as he prepares to bid Gent farewell.

The midfielder is seen as one of the best options, alongside Amadou Diawara, to replace outbound Mirko Valdifiori.

That Kums will probably be leaving his club shortly is well-understood by the fans, who gave him a standing ovation on Thursday when he was subbed off against Viitorul Constanta.

“I don't really know what to think,” the player told Sportwereld. “It seems like I'm already gone, which of course is not the case. But I think the public expects me to move. The also know that I would only leave for a nice club, and the most concrete option at the moment is Napoli.

“I don't think Gent would block the transfer, rather it's Napoli who must stay calm. They must perhaps sell some of their players first.”

The Belgian club currently values Kums at €10m, which would be affordable for Napoli.

“That's what the club demands. My feeling is that €10m is a bit much. I don't think my market value is that high. But then €6m would be too little for Gent. Perhaps the right value is somewhere inbetween.

“The club rejected Napoli's first offer? Well, I wouldn't expect anything else, this early in the negotiations. If Gent asked for €15m now, they'd be turned down too because it's not realistic, but that's not what they'll agree to in the end.

“Napoli have money after selling Gonzalo Higuain, true, but they have yet to invest in a replacement. And I don't expect they'll spend €30m on me.

“In any case I am appreciated here. It's not like I absolutely must leave, let's be clear about that.”

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