The agent of the Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne admits it is “an honour” for his client to be linked with Arsenal, but insists it is premature to talk about a move.

Reports in England claim Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger is ready to make a £17m bid for the 23-year-old this summer. Insigne is with Italy preparing for the World Cup in Brazil.

“We take into account the praising reports that Wenger has given about the player,” Insigne’s agent, Antonio Ottaiano, said to www.tuttomercatoweb.com.

“We are honoured that a club like Arsenal could have Lorenzo on their wish list. However, from here to take it to the next level, that is a possible transfer, there is a huge mountain in between named Napoli.

“The club consider him without a shadow of a doubt as one of their key players for their ambitious project.

“Hence, as of today, I don’t see that there can be any further developments unless Arsenal speak to Napoli directly and Napoli change their view on Lorenzo’s role here.”

Insigne, who made 36 league appearances to help Napoli finish third in Serie A this season, is under contract until June 2018.