Napoli officials are currently holding talks with representatives of Tottenham Hotspur defender Vlad Chiriches.
The Romanian centre-back is edging closer to the exit door at White Hart Lane and Fiorentina have already made an offer to loan and then, should he impress, buy Chiriches.
However, they face serious opposition from Napoli after the Azzurri enquired about Eric Dier, but were rebuffed by Spurs and switched their focus to Chiriches as an alternative.
According to Italian broadcaster Sportitalia, Napoli officials are in this moment speaking with the defender's representatives in Milan.
Napoli are hopeful of seeing off Fiorentina and winning the race to sign the former Steaua Bucharest defender.
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Azzurri coach Maurizio Sarri is keen to have another defender at his disposal and Napoli are working overtime to make sure that happens.
Spurs completed the signing of Chiriches from Steaua Bucharest in the summer of 2013, but he has struggled to make a mark at White Hart Lane.
Now Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino appears prepared to offload the Romanian.
