Aston Villa’s pursuit of Hellas Verona’s Cyril Ngonge has become more challenging as Napoli has entered the race for the player. Gianluca di Marzio reports that despite previous reports of Aston Villa closing in on the 23-year-old winger, Napoli has now joined the competition. Earlier reports had suggested that Villa had a clear path to signing Ngonge, with claims of a real offer being made. However, Napoli’s entry into the race has changed the situation. Di Marzio states that Napoli has initiated contact with Hellas Verona to assess the costs and feasibility of a potential deal, aiming to get ahead of the competition. While it is not explicitly mentioned if Aston Villa is the competition, it is evident that Ngonge is highly sought after, having impressed with five goals and two assists in 18 Serie A games this season.