SSC Naples has recently become one of the clubs interested in the 20-year-old French central defender Bastien Meupiyou. The Italian champions now rival Borussia Dortmund. It has been reported that Borussia Dortmund has been following the Alverca player for several weeks. Naples is known for a recruitment strategy focused on young talent, and it is said that the club views Meupiyou as a profile suitable for its long-term sporting project. It is reported that several European teams are interested, but no official offer has yet been disclosed. Meupiyou has been capped for France at the U18 level, joined Alverca in July 2025, and made 30 appearances in Liga Portugal during the 2025/2026 season. His contract with the Portuguese club runs until 2028. He previously moved from FC Nantes to Wolverhampton in August 2024 for a fee reported to be €5 million. His current valuation according to Transfermarkt is €7.00m.