Serie A side Napoli are reportedly keen to hijack Fiorentina's potential deal for Tottenham Hotspur defender Vlad Chiriches.
The 25-year-old centre-back had looked set to join La Viola on a season-long loan deal with the option of a £6 million switch at the end of the season.
However, Napoli are now keen on a deal for the Romanian defender.
And according to Italian broadcaster Sportitalia, the Naples outfit are in discussions with the former Steau Bucaresti defender's representatives.
Signed in 2013 from Bucharest with the money received from Real Madrid for Gareth Bale, Chiriches has made just 24 Premier League starts in two seasons thanks to a combination of form and fitness.
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