Napoli have offered Pepe Reina a 12 month contract extension but it does contain a £4m buy out clause.
The development is covered by TalkSPORT and further complicates the prospects of the keeper being reunited with Rafa Benitez.
The Newcastle boss is keen to bring in a top class keeper to build his defence around with his former Liverpool man believed to be the first choice.
A public row between Reina’s wife and a Napoli director seemed like paving the way for the keeper to leave but it’s clear that Napoli want to hold on to the Spaniard whose current deal has 12 months left to run.
The £4m buy out clause wouldn’t bother Newcastle whose main concern would be matching the wages that Reina is collecting in Serie A.
Benitez already has four experienced keepers available to select from but is looking for better quality with Matz Sels on the verge of completing a season long loan move to Anderlecht.
