Torino Join Napoli In Race To Sign In - Demand Carpi Star Mbakogu

According to reports in the Italian press, Torino have joined the race for the much - coveted striker Jerry Mbakogu.

Tuttosport says the Turin - based outfit could use Italy youth international Vittorio Parigini as makeweight in the deal to bring the striker to the Stadio Olimpico in the summer.

Mbakogu’s 15 goals in 30 matches for Carpi in the second - tier last term did not go unnoticed by clubs overseas and the Serie A.

Apart from the interest from Turin, the Nigerian is on the wishlist on Napoli, Lokomotiv Moscow and Kuban.

It is thought that Carpi will do business with any club that can meet his asking price of around 8 million euros.