It is reported that Napoli target Santiago Arias is set to choose to join Atletico Madrid instead.
Arias has been heavily linked with a move to the Partenopei throughout the summer, with the San Paolo club known to be in the hunt for a full-back.
However, transfer specialist Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Colombian is likely to opt to move to the Spanish capital.
Napoli appeared to be the favourites to sign the 26-year-old, but the imminent departure of Sime Vrsaljko from Atleti to Inter now means Diego Simeone needs a defensive reinforcement.
It is reported that Napoli target Santiago Arias is set to choose to join Atletico Madrid instead.
Arias has been heavily linked with a move to the Partenopei throughout the summer, with the San Paolo club known to be in the hunt for a full-back.
However, transfer specialist Gianluca Di Marzio reports that the Colombian is likely to opt to move to the Spanish capital.
Napoli appeared to be the favourites to sign the 26-year-old, but the imminent departure of Sime Vrsaljko from Atleti to Inter now means Diego Simeone needs a defensive reinforcement.
As such, it appears Arias will replace Vrsaljko at the Rojiblancos, joining from PSV Eindhoven.