The Dutch international was snapped up by Madrid last season, but since the 13m Euro move from Hamburg he has struggled to make an impact.

While Bayern Munich have been suggested as his future destination, new reports claim that Napoli are staging a swoop.

It is claimed that his management company are in negotiations with President Aurelio De Laurentiis over a deal worth between 9m and 12m Euros.

The only problem at this stage is represented by Van der Vaart’s wages, as he earns 2m Euros per month at Real Madrid.