Napoli looking to tempt Arsenal defender to Serie A

New Napoli coach Rafa Benitez is looking to bring Arsenal’s Laurent Koscielny to the Partenopei according to Il Mattino.

Koscielny is the latest central defender to be linked with a move to the peninsula, with Liverpool‘s Daniel Agger and Martin Skrtel also rumoured to be on Benitez’s wishlist.

Having joined Arsenal from Lorient in 2010, Koscielny was outstanding last season in helping the Gunners secure Champions League football for the 17th consecutive season.

Koscielny still has four years left on his contract, meaning that Napoli would have to part with over £15 million to lure the French defender to the Stadio San Paolo.