Liverpool transfer news: Lorenzo Insigne’s agent set to meet Anfield chiefs this week ahead of potential £44m move
Italian forward wants to leave Napoli after breakdown in contract talks and has heart set on Merseyside move
LORENZO INSIGNE’S agent is trying to force through a January move to Liverpool, according to reports.
The diminutive forward is said to be unhappy at Napoli after failing to agree a new contract.
Insigne is reportedly demanding a long-term deal with weekly wages of £100,000 after seeing the likes of Kalidou Koulibaly receive improved terms.
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But Napoli are unwilling to meet his demands, and Insigne left the pitch crying after being mocked by his own fans for a penalty miss against Besiktas in the Champions League on Wednesday.
The claims Insigne is now ready to quit Naples in the next transfer window, and is eyeing a Premier League switch.
Liverpool are keen, and the Italian’s agent is ready to make contact with Anfield chiefs this week to explore a deal.
However, Napoli are not ready to let their man leave on the cheap.
Owner Aurelio De Laurentiis is apparently demanding nothing less than an astronomical £44million, which Liverpool are less than keen to meet.
Insigne is also believed to be wanted by Tottenham, who are looking for more firepower following a poor showing from summer signing Vincent Janssen.