Napoli are close to tying up a deal to sign defender Stefan Lainer from Red Bull Salzburg, according to reports.
Gazzetta dello Sport claims that talks between the two clubs are an an advanced stage, with the Austrian club holding out for their asking price of €10m.
The 25-year-old is an Austrian international and would likely come in as back up to regular Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj.
However, such is his versatility that he could line up in a number of positions down the Partenopei’s right hand side.
Napoli are close to tying up a deal to sign defender Stefan Lainer from Red Bull Salzburg, according to reports.
Gazzetta dello Sport claims that talks between the two clubs are an an advanced stage, with the Austrian club holding out for their asking price of €10m.
The 25-year-old is an Austrian international and would likely come in as back up to regular Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj.
However, such is his versatility that he could line up in a number of positions down the Partenopei’s right hand side.
He has been with Salzburg since 2015 and this season helped his club retain their domestic League title as well as reach the semi-finals of the Europa League.