Nigeria, May 30 -- Napoli are on the verge of completing a high-profile deal for Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, according to the club's sporting director.

The Italian champions are in advanced talks to bring the Belgian international to Serie A following a season that saw them lift the Scudetto under newly-appointed head coach Antonio Conte.

"We are close to getting De Bruyne deal done," the club director confirmed, speaking to reporters on the progress of negotiations. "The negotiation's now well underway and we're closer, definitely closer," he added, suggesting that a verbal agreement is already in place, with only final details left to be sorted.

This move comes just after Napoli reaffirmed their commitment to Conte, m...