Napoli are close to securing a deal with Villarreal for Dutch midfielder Jonathan de Guzman.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the reports of interest over the last few days have intensified and the clubs could announce a transfer as early as tomorrow.
It had originally been the idea to take him on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season for €7m.
Napoli are close to securing a deal with Villarreal for Dutch midfielder Jonathan de Guzman.
According to Sky Sport Italia, the reports of interest over the last few days have intensified and the clubs could announce a transfer as early as tomorrow.
It had originally been the idea to take him on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season for €7m.
However, now negotiations seem to be leaning towards a permanent signing.
De Guzman spent the last two seasons on loan at Swansea City, but has returned to base in Spain.
A Dutch international born in Canada, he turns 27 next month and impressed at the World Cup.