WATFORD are reportedly closing in on their first major signing of the summer as they near a deal for Bologna left-back Adam Masina.
The 24-year-old has just one year left on his contract Stadio Renato Dall’Ara, and is on the market for £8.75million.
According to SportItalia, Javi Gracia’s side are in advanced talks with the Serie A club about bringing the defender to Vicarage Road.
Sevilla and Lazio are both understood to be keen on securing his services, but it is Watford that are winning the race to nab him.
Tottenham were linked with Masina in November, as Mauricio Pochettino eyed up the Moroccan-born Italian youth international as a replacement for Danny Rose.
While Crystal Palace and West Ham were both vying for his signature during the winter transfer window.
A deal could be wrapped up as early as next week, as Gracia looks to provide competition for former Greek international Jose Holebas.
Masina starred for the Rossoblu this campaign as Bologna finished 15th in the table.
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The 6ft 2in full-back featured 35 times in all competitions – registering just the one assist.
He was named as the Serie B footballer of the year in 2015 as Bologna were promoted back to the Italian top-flight.
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