According to Spanish reports, Swansea striker Michu already passed his Napoli medical in Ibiza a month ago.
Napoli had vociferously denied rumours over the last few weeks that Michu had visited the Castelvolturno camp for tests.
According to Spanish reports, Swansea striker Michu already passed his Napoli medical in Ibiza a month ago.
Napoli had vociferously denied rumours over the last few weeks that Michu had visited the Castelvolturno camp for tests.
CalcioNapoli24 and La Nueva Espana now claim that’s because the medical was performed in Ibiza, where the forward was on vacation last month.
It is believed the ankle injury has now completely healed and the two clubs are very close to agreeing a transfer.
“Just two months ago his father told me Rafa Benitez made numerous phone calls to find out about Michu’s fitness levels,” said La Nueva Espana journalist Nacho Azparenn.
“Their interest in him goes back a long way and the first negotiations started during their Europa League tie.”
Michu did not arrive for pre-season training at the Swansea City camp, but the 28-year-old is expected to fly in only to request a transfer.
The price-tag is around £8m – €10m – but Napoli are trying to get him on loan with option to buy.