Napoli join Rashford transfer race

NAPOLI are set to join the race for Marcus Rashford, Sun Sport can reveal.

The Italian giants are interested in signing the Manchester United and England forward on loan until the end of the season.

Manager Antonio Conte is a huge admirer of Rashford.

And the club think signing him could appease fans who are angry about Khvicha Kvaratskhelia’s reportedly impending move to PSG.

Napoli also think Rashford could provide the firepower to help secure a title for Napoli - who are four points clear the top of Serie A - this season.

A move to Naples would appeal to Rashford, who has told his advisors he is up for a switch to Italy.

AC Milan had been expected to sign the player, but reports in Italy claim the deal is close to collapse due to concerns over the player’s fitness.

Interest remains from Saudi Arabia, but Rashford, who wants to get his place in the England squad back, isn’t believed to be keen on the idea of a move there.

Conte spoke recently about the departure of Kvaratskhelia - which has dismayed many Napoli fans.

He said: “He asked the club to be sold, without mincing his words.

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“This is what was said to me, the player has confirmed his decision to me.

“Personally I feel very disappointed, because I spent six months trying to make Kvara feel at the centre of the project, working with him, showing him that we could do something great and also working with the club for six months on the renewal."

Despite interest from Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain have emerged as the front-runners to sign him and now it seems the French club is closing in on a deal.

According to reports, a "full verbal agreement" is close with Napoli, with personal terms on a contract until 2029 having already been agreed with the player.