Report: Napoli to make summer move for Lee Cattermole

Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has not given up hope of signing Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole, according to a report.

The 25-year-old came close to joining Stoke City last week, but his proposed move to the Britannia Stadium collapsed just a couple of hours before the transfer window slammed shut.

It is believed that, earlier on deadline day, Napoli made a failed attempt to land Cattermole - a player who Benitez tried to sign for Liverpool from Middlesbrough six years ago.

The Metro claims that Benitez is a big fan of Cattermole and will try to link up with him for a third time in the summer.

Napoli are currently third in the Serie A table.