Napoli are in contact with Zenit Saint Petersburg midfielder Axel Witsel over a deal to sign the Belgian.
The central-midfielder joined the Russian champions in 2012 and is a consistent fixture in Belgium’s national team, drawing admirers from across Europe to which the Partenopei now add their name as they seek to maintain a serious challenge to the Serie A title.
Tuttosport report of the Neapolitans’ sporting director Christian Guintoli making contact with Witsel’s agent Giovanni Branchini to gauge the scope of a deal, but the 26-year-old is not the only name being discussed around the Stadio San Paolo.
Valencia youngster Andre Gomes, Frenchman Adrien Rabiot, and Ajax star Davy Klaassen are all touted to fill the hole in central midfield identified by coach Maurizio Sarri, who had hoped to bring in Fiorentina man Matias Vecino before being rebuffed by the Viola.
