Everton are in talks with Napoli over a deal for Dries Mertens.

Radio Crc says Everton kicked off negotiations with Napoli for the Belgium international.

Napoli are prepared to sell - but have informed Everton €50 million to ferry Mertens away from Italy.

Mertens has been in talks with Napoli for the past six months about a new contract, but negotiations remain at an impasse.

With barely a year to run on his current deal, Napoli are ready to sell this summer.