Napoli are determined to make Manolo Gabbiadini's suitors wait until towards the end of the transfer window before agreeing to a deal to sell the striker as they seek to realise the highest possible fee.
Gabbiadini is wanted by a clutch of Premier League clubs, with Southampton, West Brom, Leicester City and Watford all chasing his signature.
Napoli want between €20m and €25m for Gabbiadini, but are having trouble convincing any of the Premier League sides to pay such a sum.
According to Italian daily Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli's strategy to get the highest possible price for Gabbiadini is not to sign off on a move until later on in the transfer window, while hoping for an auction between the Premier League clubs.
At present, Southampton stand ready to pay a loan fee of between €2m and €3m for Gabbiadini, with a right to buy then set at €12m to €13m.
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Gabbiadini was on the bench at the weekend for Napoli's Serie A victory over Pescara and was an unused substitute.
So far this season the 25-year-old has made 19 appearances across all competitions for Napoli, scoring five goals in the process.
In total, Gabbiadini has made 79 appearances for Napoli, scoring 25 times.
