Joshua Zirkzee's wages Manchester United Despite being on target for a long time, the injury remains a problem for Napoli.
Corriere del Mezzogiorno Report Zirkzee's current wage packet of €4.3m a year 'could tempt Napoli to look elsewhere' this summer.
napoli wants a new striker
The newspaper reports that Napoli are looking for a replacement for Rasmus Hjolund, who would be signed on a permanent basis in the summer.
Romelu Lukaku is currently an alternative option but is expected to leave in the summer. The Belgian has fallen out with those in charge at the club after choosing to remain in Belgium for injury treatment against Napoli's wishes.
This spoiled their relations, they were already in trouble in the media. Sporting director Giovanni Manna is already targeting a replacement.
A list has been drawn up and Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is on it. The Dutchman is a long-term target for those in charge in Naples.
However, his €4.3m salary is a problem. Indeed, the newspaper says it is an issue that may suggest Napoli could look elsewhere for a lower-cost deal instead. Brighton's Ivan Ferguson is also on their list.
Listen to Manchester United offer
This has become clear from recent reports Manchester United will listen to offers However, for Joshua Zirkzee this summer.
Perhaps if there is an opportunity to save money on that front, Napoli will be able to get a deal done with the striker over the line. Even in that scenario, it seems they need the 24-year-old to contribute.
Corriere del Mezzogiorno has not clarified by how much he needs to reduce his salary. But any real possibility of a transfer happening this summer is likely to cost a significant amount. It seems the ball is completely in the Dutchman's court.
