Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis could be set for a difficult summer, with uncertainty surrounding the future of key players such as Pepe Reina, Faouzi Ghoulam, Lorenzo Insigne and Dries Mertens. In fact, rumours of Inter’s interest in the Belgian attacker have indeed resurfaced over the past few days.
At the moment, it seems unlikely that Mertens will sign a new contract with the Partenopei. The main problem seems to be that De Laurentiis would like to insert a €50 million release clause, only valid for foreign clubs. Even in today’s market, this seems absurd for a player who will turn 30 on May 6.
There is interest from Chinese Super League clubs, but Inter also remain keen. The Nerazurri’s new project could prove to be decisive in persuading the former PSV Eindhoven winger to join. Suning would also guarantee him a higher salary than the €2.5 million per season Napoli are currently offering.
Source: La Gazzetta dello Sport
i love to see him wearing our shirt but just like the past 3 seasons, Mertens is only a rumor for us—- but in his current form we would be really strong-
Still choose Berardi
Let napoli keep him he 29 we would need to replace him in 2 years get berardi instead
After alexis sanchez he is the best option there is..if were looking for guaranteed and proven winger…but i think the best choice for us is berardi to rotate with candreva
It would be great to have an attacking player who would raise our level, bring something extra to our attack, but also who’s salary wasn’t so big that it would inflate all of our other stars salary demands. But who would that be? Mertens maybe, but is that good? Felipe Anderson? I don’t think Berardi or Bernardeschi are better than our current attackers. Dembele would be amazing, but he won’t leave Dortmund next summer. Bernardo Silva?
Such a great player and I would love us to get him. He´s 29 years old and not a youngster but still a much better player than Di Maria.. We are looking for wingers who can cut inside like Pioli asks them to do and he fits that description by 100% plus has already proven himself in Serie A.
Having him and Perisic for the left wing would be awesome and Bernardeschi for right wing plus Berardi as sub.. Muriel as Icardi´s sub and hopefully Banega will keep his outstanding form going, then we´ll be unstoppable next year (of course the defense needs fixing as well)
i like him.. more clinical than Gabigol..
also way older