Serie A
Napoli just before extra time with Mertens, who is also looking at his son Diego Simeone
Napoli have already started planning their squad for the new season, with the Partenopei looking to keep Driss Mertens but also bolster their attack with the acquisition of Giovanni Simeone from Verona.
The shocking 3-2 defeat by Empoli (with a turnaround in the final) effectively put Napoli out of contention for the title and created a heavy atmosphere over Luciano Spalletti’s side, which the Partenopei failed to put down and have already begun planning for the new season started.
Until recently, most predicted that after captain Lorenzo Insigne (he will continue with Toronto in MLS), Dries Mertens would also leave, but Aurelio De Laurentiis changed his mind and according to Italian media outlets, the Belgian top scorer is now close to extra time his contract.
However, this isn’t the only name Napoli are dealing with at the moment as Corriere dello Sport reveal that the one who has finally come into focus is Giovanni Simeone.
The reason for Diego Simeone’s son to play in Verona is that the 26-year-old forward is ‘hot’ as evidenced by the 16 goals he has scored in Serie A this year and the Italian crowd South side to consider A possible arrival at “Diego Maradona” will greatly stimulate Napoli’s attacking line.
Source: sport 24
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