It is reported that Napoli are close to tying up a deal to sign goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

According to Corriere del Mezzogiorno, the Mexico number one is on the verge of completing an initial loan move to San Paolo, with the Partenopei having the option to sign him outright next summer.

There have been some complications during negotiations – such as Ochoa’s image rights and his contract situation at parent club Standard Liege.

However, the issues are now said to have been resolved, with the 33-year-old set to complete a move to Italy.

It is reported that Napoli are close to tying up a deal to sign goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa.

According to Corriere del Mezzogiorno, the Mexico number one is on the verge of completing an initial loan move to San Paolo, with the Partenopei having the option to sign him outright next summer.

There have been some complications during negotiations – such as Ochoa’s image rights and his contract situation at parent club Standard Liege.

However, the issues are now said to have been resolved, with the 33-year-old set to complete a move to Italy.

Napoli have been in the market for a new goalkeeper since new signing Alex Meret was sidelined through injury.

And World Cup star Ochoa, who played for Standard in their Belgian League match against Waasland Beveren last night, is poised to link up with Carlo Ancelotti and his Azzurri squad.

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