Sampdoria sporting director Carlo Osti insists coach Sinisa Mihajlovic doesn't have a deal with Napoli.

Mihajlovic has been linked with a move away this summer.

But Osti said: "We have objectives which are too important for Sampdoria to be distracted by these arguments. The contract gives us the option to automatically renew the Serbian's contract in the event of staying up.

"That's included in the agreement between the two parties, and I'm glad we're talking about him because it means he's done a good job here at Sampdoria.

"In addition, he's a loyal person and a great professional."