Napoli are in advanced talks with Tottenham over a January deal for Mousa Dembele.
Tuttosport says Napoli chief Cristiano Guintoli has already struck personal terms with Dembele's representatives.
And talks have also commenced with Tottenham over a fee for Dembele. The jumping off point is €14 million.
Dembele has found himself fall down the pecking order at Spurs after the sudden form of Erik Lamela
Napoli see Dembele as the signing to give their title tilt a vital push in the second-half of the season.