Napoli are on the verge of selling Andrea Petagna to Monza, which allows them to bring in Giovanni Simeone from Hellas Verona.
Most of the deals that newly-promoted Monza are doing have the same basic formula, which is a loan with obligation to buy if they avoid relegation at the end of the season.
Although it is their first ever top flight campaign, they are backed by former Milan chiefs Silvio Berlusconi and Adriano Galliani, investing heavily in the squad.
According to Sportitalia, the deal is almost done for Napoli centre-forward Petagna, who will arrive on loan with obligation to buy for a total €15m.
Once that is completed, then Napoli can make their move stick for Verona striker Simeone.
Arsenal and West Ham United have also been linked with Cholito Simeone, the son of Atletico Madrid coach Diego, while Juventus seem to have turned their focus back to Alvaro Morata.
Meanwhile, Monza today had Verona’s Gianluca Caprari and Juventus youth product Filippo Ranocchia undergo their medicals.
Genuinely hope Petagna finds his footing because he’s so unique as an Italian forward. So strong and commanding, very fast for his size. Just needs a break and consistent playing time.
I’m sorry to see Petagna go. I always thought he was underutilized at Napoli. I wish him well in his new adventure.
Now Simone will be underutilized at Napoli and his career will go down the drain as he will not get regular playing time. Goodluck Cholito!!