Thursday, 16th January, 2014
Napoli look close to winning the race for Hellas Verona midfielder Jorginho.
Jorginho has been chased by Fiorentina and Liverpool in recent days, but Napoli have pushed hard to close the deal and earlier today sent sporting director Riccardo Bigon to meet with the player's agent in Milan.
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According to Sky Italia, Napoli already have a financial deal agreed with Verona for Jorginho.
That would see the Azzurri take 50% of his rights for a fee of €5m. Napoli would also hold an option to scoop up the remaining 50% at any time over the next 18 months for €5m plus a number of bonus payments.
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The ball is now firmly in the 22-year-old's court and he is considering whether to give the green light to the switch.
Napoli stand ready to hand Jorginho a medical tomorrow as they bid to wrap up the deal quickly.
The Brazil-born midfielder has been hot property in recent months, with his Serie A performances (seven goals in 18 games) winning him a whole host of fans.
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