The 29-year-old winger has been one of the most effective forward players in European football this season and has played a key role in Napoli closing in on Champions League qualification.
His performances have naturally attracted the prying eyes of clubs in Europe with Manchester United and Everton believed to be interested in taking him to England.
However, Napoli have been negotiating a new and improved contract with Mertens’ representatives and the inclusion of a release clause was said to be the only bone of contention between the parties.
The club have reportedly agreed to include a clause and De Laurentiis is confident that Napoli will be shortly making an announcement of the Belgian signing a new deal with them.
De Laurentiis told Corriere dello Sport when asked about Mertens’ contract talks: “I believe that we are close and therefore the signature should arrive shortly.
“Let’s say that in a week we should achieve what we have been talking about.”
Mertens, whose current deal expires at the end of next season, has netted 30 goals and provided 13 assists for Napoli this term in all competitions.
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