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Breaking: Southampton edging closer to Gabbiadini deal

Breaking: Southampton edging closer to Gabbiadini deal

Premier League side Southampton are close to signing Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini, according to a report of Sky Sport.

As we’ve previously reported, the representatives of the Saints have had a meeting with their Napoli counterparts today in Milan to discuss a potential transfer of the former Sampdoria star. Gabbiadini is struggling with game time at the San Paolo and is willing to leave Napoli in the current transfer window.

​Southampton have matched Napoli’s € 20 million asking price (€ 17 million plus € 3 million bonus) and the two parties are said to be close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of the 25-year-old hit-man who has yet to agree personal terms with the Premier League giants but is also looking forward to leaving his current club.

A positive end of negotiations could be just around the corner, watch this space for more details, there will be news regarding Gabbiadini’s Southampton move soon.