Napoli reject Arsenal approach for Faouzi Ghoulam

Arsenal have been told to forget thoughts of signing Napoli defender Faouzi Ghoulam in the near future, according to reports.

The Algerian international made a slow start to his career at Naples, but he is now considered as the undisputed first-choice for the left-back role.

It has been recently claimed that the Gunners could eye a winter deal for the 24-year-old, with Arsene Wenger keen on adding sufficient back-up on the left side of defence.

However, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis is said to have dismissed an approach from the Gunners as his side aim to turn their season into a grand success, Corriere del Mezzogiorno claims.

Napoli are currently fourth in Serie A, two points off leaders Fiorentina.