Napoli close to De Guzman deal

By Football Italia staff

Napoli are close to securing a deal with Villarreal for Dutch midfielder Jonathan de Guzman.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the reports of interest over the last few days have intensified and the clubs could announce a transfer as early as tomorrow.

It had originally been the idea to take him on loan with an option to buy at the end of the season for €7m.

However, now negotiations seem to be leaning towards a permanent signing.

De Guzman spent the last two seasons on loan at Swansea City, but has returned to base in Spain.

A Dutch international born in Canada, he turns 27 next month and impressed at the World Cup.

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