Antonio Ottaiano the agent for Napoli striker Lorenzo Insigne said to www.tuttomercatoweb.com that it is “an honour” for his player to be linked with a move to Arsenal but says it is still too early to talk about such a thing happening.
Meanwhile reports in England are suggesting that Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is prepared to pay £17 million for the 23-year-old who is currently training with Italy ahead of the World Cup.
Ottaiano said: “We take into account the praising reports that Wenger has given about the player.”
“We are honoured that a club like Arsenal could have Lorenzo on their wish list. However, from here to take it to the next level, that is a possible transfer, there is a huge mountain in between named Napoli.
“The club consider him without a shadow of a doubt as one of their key players for their ambitious project.
“Hence, as of today, I don’t see that there can be any further developments unless Arsenal speak to Napoli directly and Napoli change their view on Lorenzo’s role here.”