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title: "Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs hold talks with Napoli over Arkadiusz Milik"
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author: "Thomas Ward"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-05-21T20:20:35Z"
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# Tottenham Hotspur: Spurs hold talks with Napoli over Arkadiusz Milik

**Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly opened discussions with Napoli to sign Arkadiusz Milik this summer.**

Jose Mourinho has identified Milik as a possible transfer target as he is currently holding contract talks with Napoli and the forward could leave the Azzurri in a matter of weeks if he refuses to agree to a contract extension.

Football journalist [Nicolo Schira tweeted](https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1263223104005865478) the news on social media and this announcement was re-posted by [Ricky Sacks](https://twitter.com/RickSpur/status/1263225107293638658).

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/THE-BREAKDOWN.png)

Milik has been in fine form for the Azzurri over the past couple of seasons but it appears he could be set for a shocking departure.

Italian outlet [Corriere dello Sport](https://www.corrieredellosport.it/news/calcio/serie-a/napoli/2020/05/20-69940212/napoli_il_si_di_mertens_libera_milik/) reported that the Italian giants are prepared to sell the striker in the upcoming transfer window after Dries Mertens signed a new contract earlier this week and they are looking for £45m to seal the deal.

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After arriving at the Stadio San Paolo from Ajax for [£28.8m](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arkadiusz-milik/profil/spieler/191891) in 2016, the Polish international has enjoyed a prolific spell with Gennaro Gattuso’s side, scoring [46 goals](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/arkadiusz-milik/leistungsdatenverein/spieler/191891) in 109 appearances for the Naples-based club so far.

![](https://cdn.footballtransfertavern.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Verdict.png)

Mourinho is in the market to find a backup to ease the burden on Spurs talisman Harry Kane and the Lilywhites have been linked to a number of European stars so far, including the likes of [Victor Osimhen](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1281245/Chelsea-transfer-news-Victor-Osimhen-Tottenham-bid-Lille) and [Vedat Muriqi](https://www.aspor.com.tr/fenerbahce/2020/05/20/vedat-muriqiye-5-milyon-euro).

As it stands, it seems unlikely that Tottenham will gain a place in the Champions League at the end of the season as Mourinho’s men are currently eighth in the [Premier League](https://www.premierleague.com/tables), and the club would duly miss  out on the lucrative rewards. Therefore, the board may be unable to meet Aurelio De Laurentiis’ steep asking price for Milik.

***Tottenham fans, do you think Daniel Levy should sign Milik before the start of next season? Let us know in the comments down below!***