Napoli, Mertens' agent will soon meet again with De Laurentiis over a contract extension

Dries Mertens' agent is in Naples, in expectation of a meeting in the next few days with Napoli president Aurelio Di Laurentiis over a contract renewal. The sides first met several weeks back in Rome, but no deal has yet been put in place. Napoli wants to keep Mertens at the club, given his prolific scoring this season that has brought the club into 3rd place in Serie A, with a chance to finish 2nd. The price to retain Mertens without question will be steep, but Napoli has intentions of doing just that. The situation has started to heat up: Mertens' side is in Naples expecting to meet with the club before Di Laurentiis departs for Los Angeles. News of a contract extension for the Belgian could be coming in the next few weeks.