Pepe Reina’s agent is set to meet Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis soon to discuss the future of his client, amidst interest from Newcastle United.
The 34-year-old goalkeeper has a year left on his contract with Napoli and there has been talk that he could be looking to leave the club during the summer transfer window.
Napoli and the player’s representatives have been in talks over a new deal, but there remains considerable difference between the club’s offer and the goalkeeper’s demands.
Newcastle have shown an interest in the veteran shot-stopper with Rafael Benitez keen to reunite with his former Liverpool goalkeeper but everything has been on hold for a while.
Reina is currently on his holidays but according to Il Mattino, his agent will soon meet Napoli president De Laurentiis to find a solution for the Spaniard’s future at the club.
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The two are expected to discuss a new contract for Reina but talk of his departure from Napoli is also expected to come up should the two parties fail to reach an agreement.
Newcastle are expected to keep their eyes on the meeting in Italy as they look to take the veteran goalkeeper to the north east of England this summer.
