Napoli 'begin Icardi negotiations' in a €7.5m per year deal

Napoli have directly contacted Mauro Icardi and Wanda Nara to offer €7.5m per year plus bonuses to the Inter striker, claim Sky Sport Italia.

This would be slightly superior to the personal terms proposed by Juventus, reaching almost €10m per season with the add-ons.

The Partenopei are also more likely to pay the €60m asking price set by Inter and promise to make Maurito more of a central figure to their team project under Carlo Ancelotti.

Juve remain Icardi’s favourite option, while Atletico Madrid are also now showing interest, but it’s reported he is warming to the idea of a Napoli transfer.

Inter director Beppe Marotta practically invited clubs to make offers for their unwanted hitman during an interview with Sky Sport Italia.

“We’re ready to negotiate with anyone who wants to buy Icardi, respecting the value of this player.”