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Report: Napoli interested in Tottenham defender Kieran Trippier

Victor Moses of Nigeria (R) and Kieran Trippier of England in action during the International Friendly match between England and Nigeria at Wembley...
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Napoli are reportedly keen on Trippier, but he is expected to remain at Spurs.

England's defender Kieran Trippier lines up for the anthems ahead of the International friendly football match between England and Nigeria at Wembley stadium in London on June 2, 2018. (...

The London Evening Standard claim Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kieran Trippier is attracting interest from Serie A giants Napoli this summer, but he is set to ignore a move to Italy and sign a new Spurs contract.

The 27-year-old has starred for Spurs this season, remaining first-choice on the right side of defence following the sale of Kyle Walker despite the signing of Serge Aurier from Paris Saint-Germain.

Paul Dummett of Newcastle United fouls Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on May 9, 2018...

The former Burnley and Manchester City star made 35 appearances in all competitions and is expected to be an integral part of Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad as England jet off to Russia.

It is believed that Napoli are interested in the Spurs star, but Tottenham have no desire to sell the defender who is renowned for his impeccable crossing from the right flank.

Kieran Trippier of Tottenham Hotspur reacts  during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Watford at Wembley Stadium on April 30, 2018 in London, England.

Indeed, Spurs’ number two is expected to sign a new deal at Spurs, as Harry Kane did on Friday, to extend his stay in north London and increase his £50,000-a-week wages.

Napoli will be forced to look elsewhere for a new right-back, with Trippier seemingly off limits as Mauricio Pochettino prepares his side to fight for the Premier League title after the World Cup.