Napoli are set to battle domestic rivals AS Roma to secure the loan signature of Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny for next season, according to "?reports in Italy.
The Polish international impressed while away from the Emirates last term, as he spent the season featuring in Serie A with the Giallorossi. Napoli are reported to have been in contact with the 26-year-old to check whether an extension to his deal with the capital club has been agreed, as it has recently been suggested.
Roma recently completed the signing of Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson for €7.5m, but it's claimed boss Luciano Spalletti is "?in talks to loan Allison to Fiorentina in order to keep Szczesny as his number one.
Szczesny himself has revealed he's spoken with both Arsenal and Roma about his next move, but stopped short of confirming where he'd play his football next season. He said: "I've already spoken with Arsenal and Roma. At the moment, though, I cannot say anything about my future."
Arsenal and Roma officials will meet next week to discuss a potential permanent move for Szczesny. [@DiMarzio] #afc pic.twitter.com/s0YKI27wGv
With uncertainty over the Pole's immediate future and on the back of speculation linking Napoli's current first choice Pepe Reina with a return to former club Liverpool, the Serie A runners up are considering alternatives. And having seen Szczesny first hand last term, it's reported that they've made an approach.
However, there is no word as yet on the answer Napoli were given to their enquiry.
Szczesny is unlikely to be sold on permanently by Arsenal as they are still hopeful the player can become a first team regular later down the line, even after Petr Cech's signing last summer.
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