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Journalist: Arsenal set to hold talks with Serie A star over summer deal
ARSENAL are reportedly plotting a move for Napoli ace Lorenzo Insigne.
Lorenzo Insigne humiliates defender with stunning turn
The 25-year-old attracted interest from Arsenal last month.
It is thought that Insigne, who earns £30,000 a week, is demanding a new £80,000-a-week deal, but Napoli aren't budging.
And it seems Arsenal are prepared to capitalise on the stand-off between the player and club.
Italian journalist Nicolo Schira tweeted: "#Arsenal is set to open talks with Napoli for Lorenzo #Insigne.
Lorenzo Insigne (left) is on Arsenal's radar
Arsene Wenger has already sent scouts to watch Lorenzo Insigne
Arsenal is set to open talks with Napoli for Lorenzo #Insigne
"Gunners scouts have watched him yesterday against Chievo #transfers #AFC."
The Sun claim Napoli would demand £44m for Insigne.
The player hit his eighth league goal of the season yesterday as Napoli beat Chievo 3-1.
He is under contract with the Serie A outfit until 2019.
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