Samp close in on Malinovskyi

By Football Italia staff

Sampdoria are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Racing Genk midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi.

Despite Atalanta negotiating for Malinovskyi earlier in the month, there has not been an update for almost two weeks.

Alternatively, Gianluca Di Marzio writes Samp have dived in for the Ukraine international and could secure him for €12m plus bonuses next week.

The 26-year-old scored 16 goals and provided as many assists last season, helping Genk win the Belgian title, and was previously linked with Roma and Napoli.

However, he has made no secret of his desire to move on this summer, accusing his side of ‘betraying’ him if he does not get his way.

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