Alverca is on the verge of losing one of its top players, Bastien Meupiyou, who is being courted by several European clubs, including Napoli and Borussia Dortmund. The 20-year-old French defender stood out in the last season, helping Alverca achieve a comfortable mid-table finish. With his skill and potential, Meupiyou has become a coveted target for many clubs. Napoli, the Italian club, is willing to offer €15m to sign the young defender. Alverca, on the other hand, is expecting a record offer to release the player. Meupiyou, who is also a French youth international, was nominated for this year's Golden Boy award. In a recent interview, Alverca's sporting director, Fernando Malta, highlighted Meupiyou's importance to the team, stating that he is the most sought-after player in the market. Meupiyou, for his part, expressed his desire to play in the best competitions and leagues in the world. With Napoli's offer, Alverca may have to say goodbye to one of its top players. Losing Meupiyou would be a blow to the team, which is trying to establish itself in the Primeira Liga. However, Napoli's offer could be an opportunity for Alverca to receive a record amount and invest in new players. Meupiyou's situation is an example of the difficulty that smaller clubs face in keeping their top players. With the competition from larger and richer clubs, smaller teams are often forced to sell their players to avoid losing them for free. Alverca is facing this challenge and needs to make a decision about Meupiyou's future.