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Man United hold secret two-hour talks in hotel with Serie A star over summer transfer
MANCHESTER UNITED have reportedly held talks with Napoli star Dries Mertens over a summer transfer.
Manchester United have held talks with Napoli star Dries Mertens over a summer transfer
The 29-year-old is stalling over signing a new deal at the Serie A club with his contract set to expire in 2018.
It is claimed Mertens is exploring his options before deciding on whether he wants to extend his stay at Napoli.
Jose Mourinho is keen on bolstering his attacking ranks at Manchester United
And Italian newspaper Il Mattino claim Manchester United have come forward to declare their interest in the Belgium international.
The report claims Mertens met with club representatives from United in the lobby of a hotel in Naples this week.
Dries Mertens has been in impressive form for Napoli this season
It is said that the meeting lasted two hours with United sitting Mertens down to discuss a potential summer transfer to Old Trafford.
Jose Mourinho is keen to bolster his ranks in the summer and could move for Mertens to provide further competition in attack.
Mertens has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 23 goals in 34 appearances across all competitions for Napoli.