According to Calcio News 24, reported Everton and Liverpool target Piotr Zielinski has agreed a new contract with Napoli until 2024.
The Poland international had been linked with a move away from Naples.
According to Calcio News 24, Everton have been keen to sign him with former Napoli coach Carlo Ancelotti a big fan of the midfielder.
Liverpool, on the other hand, have long been admirers with Calciomercato first reporting the Reds’ interest last summer.
But the Premier League duo are seemingly set to miss out on him.
Corriere dello Sport claim he had a release clause of £59 million. Now, that figure is set to jump to around £90 million with Napoli keen to fend off suitors.
Napoli penning down Zielinski to a new deal is a welcome relief for the Italian club. Fellow stars Jose Callejon and Dries Mertens are instead set to leave.
Zielinski was an almost ever-present for Napoli prior to the Covid-19 virus. He started 23 Serie A games, posting two goals and three assists.
Everton will have targeted him as an ideal solution to their midfield problems.
The Toffees have lacked both creativity and defensive cover in midfield all season. Their last encounter before the suspension was a 4-0 defeat at Chelsea where Andre Gomes and Tom Davies both struggled.
Ancelotti must be given the tools to help push Everton on to the next level.
But the Merseyside club will have to look elsewhere with Zielinski no longer an option.
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