With Champions League football not assured for Tottenham Hotspur, Jose Mourinho may be forced to look to free transfers to bolster his squad.

According to reports in Italy, Napoli have made progress as they try to tie down winger Dries Mertens to a new contract.

Inter Milan are reportedly keen to sign out-of-contract Belgian duo Dries Mertens and Jan Vertonghen in the summer.

Reports claim Inter Milan have entered the race to snap up Napoli forward Dries Mertens, who will be out of contract in the summer.

Chelsea have reportedly started negotiations with Napoli as they look to force through a deal for Dries Mertens ahead of Friday’s deadline.