Napoli in talks with Luis Enrique but believe ‘he has Premier League in mind’

Napoli are seeking a replacement for Luciano Spalletti, who is standing down after winning Serie A, and Luis Enrique is one of their leading candidates

IN DEMAND: Luis Enrique quit as Spain boss after the World Cup in Qatar. Pic: AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Napoli are in talks with Luis Enrique about becoming their manager but the president, Aurelio De Laurentiis, has indicated that the former Spain and Barcelona coach would prefer a Premier League job.

Napoli are seeking a replacement for Luciano Spalletti, who is standing down after winning Serie A. Luis Enrique is one of their leading candidates but Napoli are aware he features on the shortlists of other clubs, including Tottenham.