Bari coach Antonio Conte has welcomed reports linking him with Napoli.

"We haven't spoken about a contract renewal but we plan to do so soon," Conte told the Corriere dello Sport.

"At the moment we are just focused on our objective of getting promoted to Serie A.

"People are saying I'm in the Napoli frame? If that is the case then I'm honoured.

"But Bari is a great showcase for players and Coaches when they do well and the fans have supported me from day one," he concluded.