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Napoli President Confirms Mauro Icardi Approach, Dismisses Lorenzo Insigne Swap

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has said the club has asked about the availability of Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, although he has dismissed any suggestion they would be willing to swap Lorenzo Insigne to land the player.

Icardi's future at Inter has been a hot topic this summer, with the player linked with a move away from the San Siro ahead of the 2019-20 season. Napoli are one of the clubs to have been tipped as possible suitors.

Speaking to Corriere dello Sport (h/t Football Italia), De Laurentiis said there was interest in the player in the past, although they wouldn't be willing to give up Insigne to get a transfer done:

"Ancelotti said he wouldn't exchange Icardi with Lorenzo Insigne and he's right.