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Napoli 'reach agreement' with Manchester United for defender Axel Tuanzebe with the centre-back joining on an initial loan deal with a view to permanent move

Serie A giants Napoli have agreed a deal to sign Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe on an initial loan deal, with a view to permanent move, according Italian outlet Tutto Mercato.

Tuanzebe is currently in his third loan spell at Aston Villa, but has found game time limited since the arrival of Steven Gerrard.

The 24-year-old is expected to make the move to southern Italy, as he looks to resurrect his career.

Axel Tuanzebe is joining Serie A giants Napoli from Manchester United on an initial loan deal
The 24-year-old has found game time limited under new Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard

Napoli will pay the Red Devils in the region of £800,000 initially, and should he impress on loan, they have the opportunity to make the move permanent for £20million.