Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly interested in signing Sampdoria forward Manolo Gabbiadini.
The 22-year-old is currently part-owned by both Sampdoria and Juventus, making any move for the Italian complicated for Spurs.
However, according to the Evening Standard, the Premier League side are confident that a deal can be agreed and will launch an official offer in the January transfer window.
The forward, who is a full Italian international, has also been strongly linked with a move to Spanish champions Atletico Madrid.
Gabbiadini started his professional career with Atalanta.