Report: Napoli's Marouane Fellaini pursuit stalls

Napoli have reportedly stalled their move for Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini.

A recent report had suggested that discussions had already taken place between the two clubs regarding the Belgium international's availability.

However, United's asking price of £13m is beyond Napoli's valuation of the 26-year-old, which could see head coach Rafael Benitez move on to other targets, according to Goal.com.

It has been further claimed that the Serie A outfit would be keen to sign Fellaini on a season-long loan basis, but United would only consider that proposal if their Italian counterparts were prepared to pay his wages in full.

Fellaini joined United last summer from Everton for £27.5m.