Napoli reportedly want to extend Dries Mertens’ contract, but the talks are progressing slowly.
The Belgian international has been converted into a striker in recent years, and has 20 goals in all competitions this season.
According to calciomercato.com, the Partenopei are keen to raise or remove the €28m release clause in his contract, which is valid only for foreign clubs.
Napoli want to extend the agreement until 2021 or 2022, but Mertens wants a significant upgrade on his current €3.5m per season.
Napoli reportedly want to extend Dries Mertens’ contract, but the talks are progressing slowly.
The Belgian international has been converted into a striker in recent years, and has 20 goals in all competitions this season.
According to calciomercato.com, the Partenopei are keen to raise or remove the €28m release clause in his contract, which is valid only for foreign clubs.
Napoli want to extend the agreement until 2021 or 2022, but Mertens wants a significant upgrade on his current €3.5m per season.
At the age of 31, this could be his last chance for a big contract, and offers are not lacking.
New meetings are therefore needed to try and bridge the gap, with the club hoping to tie things up before the end of the season.