Napoli’s Dries Mertens will snub Inter Milan interest for a ‘dream’ move to the Premier League
Belgian forward is engaged in long-running stand-off over new deal with Italian side and is eyeing England instead
DRIES MERTENS will snub Inter Milan's interest for a "dream" move to the Premier League, according to reports.
The Napoli forward has been engaged in a long-running stand-off over his contract with club bosses.
And with 19 goals in 25 appearances he is one of Europe's most in-demand goalscorers this season.
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Inter Milan want to add him to their ranks but Mertens, 29, wants to crack England as his career enters its twilight, say .
Mertens' contract expires next summer and he has reportedly been trying to work the details of a new Napoli deal since 2014.
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But now that appears unlikely he is targeting the Prem and reports earlier last week said he held talks with officials from Manchester United.
Mertens has also attracted interest from the Chinese Super League but it looks like that move has cooled.
It is claimed he is happy living in Naples but is drawn to the challenge the English top flight represents.
His record in Serie A has drawn comparisons to fellow countrymen Eden Hazard and Kevin DeBruyne so it would be no surprise to see him follow them to the Prem.