Lille's president has confirmed Gabriel Magalhaes will leave the club this summer amid links with Manchester United.
However, the MEN never understood the central defender to be a United target and he is believed to be on the verge of joining Napoli.
Napoli are believed to have agreed personal terms with the player ahead of a £22million move
"The way we work is very simple. We explain to him [Gabriel] & his environment, his agent, what we're looking for, and once we get those offers the choice is his," Lille president Gerard Lopez told BBC Sport.
"We are there now, so we told him: Eventually you have to make a decision but we're not pressing you.
"I think he will make it this week, or next week at the latest. He is leaving, we've given the OK for that.
"There's a lot of competition. He's a young player so he's got to make sure he makes the right decision. We help him out a little bit so we tell him: We think this might be the right manager or club for you."
