Udinese looks set to keep hold on to Ghana midfielder Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu as they near the sale of Allan to Napoli.

Reports in Italy say Napoli have accepted to buy the Brazilian midfielder for €11m.

Allan is expected to go for his medical next week ahead of the completion of his transfer.

This could mean that Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, who is widely reported to be on his way out of the Italian club will stay as Udinese are losing numbers in the midfield area.

The Ghana international held behind-the-scenes talks with Stoke earlier this month, but no official bid has been made.

Badu has since returned to pre-season training with Udinese and has not been told he is up for transfer.

The sale of Allan further complicates Badu’s prospective move this summer as Udinese will be looking to keep some of their experienced players in the midfield department for the new campaign.