Mirko Valdifiori gets his Italy debut against England tonight, but the Empoli midfielder is reportedly close to Napoli.

He has been compared to Andrea Pirlo in his playing style and been a key figure in keeping the Tuscans in the top flight after promotion.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Valdifiori is very close to securing his transfer to Napoli for next season.

The deal is thought to be in the region of €6.5m for the player who turns 29 next month.

Mirko Valdifiori gets his Italy debut against England tonight, but the Empoli midfielder is reportedly close to Napoli.

He has been compared to Andrea Pirlo in his playing style and been a key figure in keeping the Tuscans in the top flight after promotion.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Valdifiori is very close to securing his transfer to Napoli for next season.

The deal is thought to be in the region of €6.5m for the player who turns 29 next month.

If an agreement is struck, it would shut out competition from Milan, Fiorentina and Sassuolo.

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