Napoli have joined Inter in the race to sign Paulo Dybala, who they see as a possible replacement for Dries Mertens, but the Nerazzurri remain in pole position.

This according to today’s print edition of Spanish newspaper AS, who report that the Partenopei are thinking about a move for the 28-year-old to take the place of Dries Mertens, but that the Nerazzurri are still ready to try and sign him.

Dybala is thinking about alternatives to joining Inter this summer should a move not transpire, with the Nerazzurri not yet having been able to make him a concrete offer due to the situation at the club, particularly the arrival of Romelu Lukaku.

Inter are planning to hold another meeting with the Argentine’s representatives next week to keep them informed about the situation, but in the meantime Napoli have emerged as a plausible destination for him.

The Partenopei are aware of the situation surrounding Dybala, and given that they are losing Mertens on a free transfer this summer, another free transfer in the form of Dybala could be seen as an ideal solution for next season.