Napoli target Soriano 'only wants AC Milan' - De Laurentiis

John Bridgen 8 years ago 327 |

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Sampdoria midfielder Roberto Soriano, playing in the pre-season. Sampdoria

The Partenopei president has tabled a lucrative offer for the midfielder, but, as with a number of other targets this summer, fears he favours a move elsewhere

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is resigned to missing out on Sampdoria midfielder Roberto Soriano, who is tipped to join AC Milan.

The two Serie A rivals are both pursuing the 24-year-old, though Sampdoria are holding out for at least €25 million (£18m) for the Italy international.

Soriano's future, however, appears decided with De Laurentiis lamenting the fact that the he wants to be reunited with former Blucerchiati boss Sinisa Mihajlovic.

"I offered Roma €27m for Alessio Romagnoli, but he wanted Milan. I tried to get Daniele Rugani from Juventus," De Laurentiis told Radio Kiss Kiss after Sunday's 2-2 draw at home to Sampdoria.

"I spoke to Soriano for half an hour today and if it's meant to be, it will happen, but he's in love with Sinisa. I can't fight that.

"I've been talking to Sampdoria for weeks and offered far more than the €10m release clause, but he only wants Milan."

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