Cavani offered to City

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis says the club are trying to sell highly-rated striker Edinson Cavani to Manchester City.

And De Laurentiis says his sporting director Riccardo Bigon has been negotiating with City about a deal in which Edin Dzeko would move to the Serie A side as part of the price for Cavani.

It had been speculated that film producer De Laurentiis and a Napoli delegation had been in London to approach outgoing Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez about their vacant head coaching post.

But De Laurentiis was quoted by Gazzetta.it as saying: "I did not go to London for Benitez. You would have me appointing 15 coaches, I've heard them all in the last six months.
"Yesterday I was in London with (managing director Andrea) Chiavelli and Bigon for a simple reason, I have to prepare for the release of the film about (former Apple boss) Steve Jobs.
"However, I told Bigon, 'Go to City and take the chance to negotiate over Dzeko and see what they are willing to do for Cavani'."

Cavani is one of the most coveted strikers in Europe and scored 29 goals in 34 Serie A matches for Napoli in the season just completed.

The 26-year-old reportedly has a £50m buy-out clause in his contract.
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Cavani: 'Suarez wants me in England'

Napoli striker Edinson Cavani has revealed that his international teammate Luis Suarez is constantly trying to persuade him to move to the Premier League.

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Cavani has been linked with a number of Europe's elite clubs, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City among those who are interested.



Despite frequently expressing his happiness in Italy, Cavani says that the Liverpool man is constantly on his case about a move to England.



"When I speak with Suarez, he often talks about his admiration for Liverpool and the Premier League", Cavani told Voetbal Primeur.



"He even encourages me to come and play in England",



Cavani has scored 27 goals in 33 games for Napoli this season.

Suarez will stay at Liverpool but not forever

Uruguay teammate Edinson Cavani reckons loyalty will keep the striker at Anfield but eventually he'll need to play in the Champions League.

Luis Suarez is ready to let his heart rule his head and stay with Liverpool.



But Suarez's Uruguayan striker partner Edinson Cavani has warned Brendan Rodgers that he will lose the 26-year-old if he fails to deliver a top-four finish next season to take the Reds back into the Champions League.



Cavani, the Napoli hit-man who will be a £50million target for Manchester City this summer, is a close friend and confidante of Suarez.



And he says the Reds cult-hero feels compelled to stay at Anfield for another season because he is loved by the fans.



But Canvani said: "The fact is that Luis is one of the top strikers in the world and he wants to be playing Champions League football.

Suarez feels loved by Liverpool fans.

"Of course, Liverpool are not going to make it this season.



"But of they don't make it next season then they will have a problem.



"Luis would love to play in the Champions League with Liverpool.



"But if he can't then a player of his quality needs to play for a club where he can.

"I know it meant a lot when Liverpool stood by him through some tough times“ and he has a lot of love for the club and their fans."



Suarez brilliance has shone this season and his 29 goals have put him in the frame for the Footballer of the Year award.



Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre claimed that Suarez was misquoted during the week when the player claimed he would be open to talk to any team that could offer him Champions League football.



And Cavani's quotes would suggest that Suarez is ready to commit himself to the Merseysiders for another 12 months- despite reported interest from Juventus and City.



Cavani admitted that Suarez is also trying to convince him to swap serie A for the Champions League.



He added: "When I speak with Luis he speaks with admiration about Liverpool and the Premier League.



"He even encourages me to play in England."

Napoli want £60m for Cavani

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has put a £60million price tag on Manchester City target Edinson Cavani.

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The Uruguayan striker has been in fine form this season, scoring 27 goals for the Serie A side, reportedly making him among City's top targets for the summer.

But De Laurentiis insists the 26-year-old will not be leaving Napoli unless the club receives a huge bid for the player.

"We included a very high buy-out clause in his contract as we want him to stay," said De Laurentiis, quoted in The Sun.

"But if some nutter is willing to pay £60m, which would mean a net fee of £54m for Napoli, we are ready to listen to the offer.



"Let it be clear that the final decision lies with Edinson. He knows he's respected here and that the people love him."

Tuesday's round up of the top transfer stories

- Edinson Cavani says he is not interested in a move to Arsenal and remains happy with Napoli.



- Sky Sports understands Chelsea watched Bayer Leverkusen striker Andre Schurrle in action last weekend as they weigh up a move for the Germany international.



- According to Dutch reports and magazine Sport1, Arsenal are considering a €6 million offer for newly capped Dutch goalkeeper, Kenneth Vermeer.



- Arsene Wenger is ready to make a personal intervention to try to resolve Theo Walcott’s contract stand-off.



Walcott, 23, has been offered £75,000-a-week and warning from Arsenal that would be their final ‘take it or leave it’ deal.



- Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping tabs on Braga hitman Eder, according to reports in Portugal.



- Liverpool face a fight with Juventus to clinch the signing of Udinese defender Pablo Armero, according to talkSPORT.



- Liverpool are preparing to step up their interest in Reading defender Alex Pearce, according to the Daily Mirror.



- Tim Cahill is desperate for an Everton return – just a few months after packing his boots and heading across the pond, according to Mirror.



- Newcastle are ready to battle Benfica for the services of Argentine winger Ivan Bella, according to talkSPORT.



- Xavi Hernández was approached with a big-money offer to join Roberto Carlos and Samuel Eto'o at Anzhi Makhachkala. The Barça midfielder rejected the offer out of hand, making it clear that his aim is to end his career at the Catalan club.



- Atletico Madrid have sought to end speculation linking Radamel Falcao with a move by stating that the striker will complete his contract at the club.



- Carlo Ancelotti has said Paris Saint-Germain have not made any fresh approach to lure David Beckham to France next year.



- Toulouse midfielder Moussa Sissoko, who has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs including Everton, Liverpool and Tottenham, admits he is yet to make a decision about his future.



- Inter Milan have confirmed they will not be signing Shakhtar Donetsk star Willian in January - leaving Chelsea and Tottenham to battle it out for the Brazilian.



- Roma have approached Arsenal over a £5m move for Tomas Rosicky in January, according to talkSPORT.



- Fiorentina insist Stevan Jovetic, who has been linked with Arsenal and Manchester City, will not be sold during the January transfer window.



- The Ukrainian FA have announced on their official website that they want former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp to take over their vacant managerial post.



- Melbourne Heart lead a host of A-League clubs looking to sign David Beckham after the midfielder announced he is leaving Los Angeles Galaxy in December.

Liverpool are in talks over Edinson Cavani

Edinson Cavani's agent confirm Liverpool are talking with the 25 year old striker.



"There's been alot of interest the past 6 months, and we just want to do whats best for him. Liverpool and Arsenal are the first clubs Cavani have agreed to open talks with."



"It's no secret Edin (Cavani) want's to play in England, it is one of his biggest dreams."



Claudio on Cavani being linked with City and Chelsea:



"I know him personally and how he deals with the situation, succes and glory has nothing to do with the club he plays for. He plays football because that's what he loves to do. Big money and succes is no attraction for him" - Cavani's agent Claudio Annellucci in a interview with El Telegrafo.