Jorginho is a wanted man. And it appears Manchester City are leading the race to his signature.
The Brazilian-born Italian international has been subject to intense transfer speculation following his performances for Napoli, this season.
Liverpool and Manchester United continue to be heavily linked with a move for the talented 26-year-old. Jurgen Klopp laid out reported plans which included tabling a summer bid for him.
The holding midfielder has rose to prominence in the Serie A, with his future at the club looking very uncertain.
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And reports emerging suggest Manchester City are in advanced negotiation to sign Jorginho from Napoli.
His agent has reportedly been in contact with City's director of football Txiki Begiristain. It's also understood talks were successful with a deal close to being signed, sealed and delivered.
A transfer fee has yet to be finalised, though a player of Jorginho's ability will likely command in excess of £40 million.
His addition would undoubtedly bolster Pep Guardiola's midfield options, who currently has the likes of Fernandinho, Ilkay Gundogan, David Silva and Kevin De Bruyne, among others, at his disposal.
If, City secure his services, it'll be huge blow to Liverpool. Klopp has been hellbent on signing another midfielder, with Emre Can believed to be nearing his spell at Anfield.
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The Champions League semi-finalist are set to draft in Naby Keita, but are looking for more reinforcements with the German international heading towards the exit.
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