Napoli to reject Chelsea’s bid for former Man Utd target

15 giu 2017

No secret that Napoli star Dries Mertens was one of Manchester United’s priority targets just a few months ago. The Belgian star netted 34 goals in 46 appearances with the partenopei last season becoming one of Europe’s most wanted striker.

Manchester United executives had reportedly met the Belgian in Naples during the previous campaign, but the Belgian has rejected a chance to move to the Old Trafford signing a contract extension with Napoli.

Mertens’ has signed a contract extension with a € 30 million release clause which, however, can only be activated by foreign clubs starting from next season, when the versatile striker will be 31-year-old.

According to today’s edition of Il Corriere dello Sport (via Iam Naples), Napoli have rejected Chelsea’s offer for him an Lorenzo Insigne. The partenopei are also going to reject the Blues’ € 60 million bid for Kalidou Koulibaly who is a long time target of the Premier League champions.