Pandev nears Napoli exit

Italian daily newspaper Il Mattino understands that Napoli are set to offload forward Goran Pandev at the end of the current campaign.

The FYR Macedonia international has lost his place in the side following the arrival of Jose Callejon and Dries Mertens, although he has still amassed a total of 25 league appearances this term.

However, with few more attacking reinforcements set to arrive in the summer, Napoli appear ready to entertain offers for the 30-year-old.

Pandev enjoyed five very successful years at Lazio between 2004 and 2009 after leaving Inter Milan, but his return to Stadio Giuseppe Meazza did not go according to plan.

The experienced forward successfully kick-started his career at Napoli, having scored 18 goals in 88 league appearances for the Azzurri, but his spell at Stadio San Paolo seems to be drawing to a close.

Pandev has managed 6 goals and 4 assists in 25 Serie A outings this season, while making another nine appearances in the Champions League and Europa League.