Napoli want to set up a swap deal for Manchester City outcast Carlos Tevez. The Daily Star Sunday says the Italian club were keen on the in-form Mario Balotelli but now realise there is no chance of prising him away from the Etihad Stadium with him among the goals for their Champions League group rivals.

But with City boss Roberto Mancini eyeing three Napoli stars, the club are hoping that they can land Tevez in a swap deal.

Mancini's top target in Naples is striker Ezequiel Lavezzi but he is also a big admirer of fellow frontman Edinson Cavani and playmaker Marek Hamsik.

Napoli want to keep their top players, but would consider releasing one of them if City rebel Tevez was in the deal.