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Lorenzo Insigne to Arsenal: Huge update on winger's Napoli future
LORENZO INSIGNE has no intention of leaving Napoli for Arsenal, according to reports in Italy.
Lorenzo Insigne's contract talks with Napoli are back on
Lorenzo Insigne has been locked in talks with Napoli for months and is yet to reach an agreement over a new contract.
Reports this week have suggested Arsenal made a move for the 25-year-old winger after scouting him in Sunday's 3-1 win over Chievo.
However, Italian newspaper Il Mattino claims Insigne's contract talks with Napoli are back on track and he will not leave the Serie A club.
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The report says negotiations initially broke down due to Insigne's £80,000-a-week wage demands.
But Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis is now reportedly keen to see him pen a new deal and talks for a contract containing a buy-out clause have begun.
And Il Mattino say there is no danger of the winger leaving the Serie A club for Arsenal, Barcelona or AC Milan - despite reports.
Insigne's new contract will come as part of a double deal for Napoli, with Dries Mertens also close to pledging his long-term future to the club.
It is said the Belgium international's deal is agreed and will be signed this week once De Laurentiis returns from business in Los Angeles.
Insigne has made 24 appearances for Napoli this season, scoring nine goals and providing eights assists in all competitions.
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