Italian Serie side Napoli have targeted Ghana international midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu for a winter transfer, according to reports from Italian.

The 25-year-old has linked a move to Napoli in the past and has emerged on their radar following his explosive start to the season for Udinese.

Napoli are looking for a permanent solution to their midfield problems and identified the Black Stars midfielder for purchase.

Udinese have placed a 12 Euro million price tag on the midfielder.

Turkish side Galatasaray, Besiktas and English Premier League side Watford are all linked with a move for the midfielder.