Ex-West Brom midfielder interesting Italian giants

Serie A side Napoli are reportedly ready to move on Alex Pritchard

Alex Pritchard, formerly of West Bromwich Albion

Italian heavyweights Napoli are understood to be keen on Alex Pritchard, who struggled to make the grade at West Bromwich Albion last season.

The 23-year-old Spurs midfielder made only three appearances for Albion on loan during the second half of last season.

 

Unlike with Sandro, another of Albion's loanees last season, there was no option to buy Pritchard.

But it seems Tony Pulis would not have taken up the option anyway, with the Baggies boss not totally convinced.

Yet Pritchard's lack of action and impact at the Hawthorns does not appear to have deterred Napoli.

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The Serie A side, who can offer Pritchard Champions League football after finishing second last term, have taken encouragement from Tottenham's decision to sell.

Spurs are understood to want £8 million for Pritchard, who was restricted to only substitute appearances with the Baggies.

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