Napoli are reportedly preparing a bid for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, whose contract expires in 2015.

The Belgium international is eager for more playing time and, according to the Daily Mirror, has requested a transfer for the summer.

Rafa Benitez and Napoli are keeping a close eye on the situation and lining up an offer for the player.

Napoli are reportedly preparing a bid for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen, whose contract expires in 2015.

The Belgium international is eager for more playing time and, according to the Daily Mirror, has requested a transfer for the summer.

Rafa Benitez and Napoli are keeping a close eye on the situation and lining up an offer for the player.

It would be a fairly affordable move considering the fact Vermaelen would be a free agent in June 2015 anyway.

The 28-year-old has been with the Gunners since July 2009 and so far this season managed only nine Premier League appearances, just three of them from the starting XI.

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