Kevin De Bruyne to stay in England?! Shock twist puts midfielder's future in doubt after Man City exit as Napoli and Chicago Fire continue talks over transfer

According to a report by The Independent, De Bruyne’s proposed move to Napoli is now in jeopardy amid fresh interest from the Premier League. The Belgian international is set to leave Manchester City this summer following the expiration of his contract. The six-time Premier League winner was initially eyeing a move abroad, with the Serie A side emerging as the front-runners for his signature, alongside MLS club Chicago Fire.

Napoli, after winning the Serie A, had identified Kevin De Bruyne as a key addition to their squad, given his world-class skill set. However, with manager Antonio Conte's future still uncertain, De Bruyne is weighing up his options. The Belgian reportedly had a 25-minute conversation with Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, and while the Italian club have presented the most lucrative offer, reports suggest that negotiations are not as advanced as portrayed by the Italian media. According to the report, De Bruyne may even remain in England, potentially with Liverpool, in what would be an extremely controversial move, reminiscent of Carlos Tevez's switch from Manchester United to Manchester City.

Kevin De Bruyne was on a £400,000-a-week wage, according to BBC Sport, making him the second-highest-paid player at Manchester City after Erling Haaland signed a record-breaking deal earlier this season.

The Belgian international will now wait for the right offer to secure his future, carefully weighing up his next move as he approaches the final stage of his illustrious career.