Swansea close on Napoli’s Fernandez

Federico Fernandez is closer than ever to Swansea City, as he didn’t train with Napoli today.

The Argentina international defender has been in talks for several days over a transfer to Wales worth €10m (£8m).

Federico Fernandez is closer than ever to Swansea City, as he didn’t train with Napoli today.

The Argentina international defender has been in talks for several days over a transfer to Wales worth €10m (£8m).

According to the Corriere dello Sport, his absence in this morning’s training session is further proof a breakthrough is imminent.

Napoli made it clear Fernandez was on his way out, as he was left out of their Champions League play-off squad against Athletic Bilbao.