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Napoli FC news: Axel Tuanzebe set to join Serie A side on loan

Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is set to join Napoli for the remainder of the season, according to a report from the Guardian.

The 24-year-old spent the first half of the campaign on loan at Aston Villa. However, he started only six Premier League matches for the Lions and remained mostly on the bench as an unused substitute.

The English footballer has now been recalled from the Birmingham based side after Steven Gerrard failed to provide assurances of playing time at Villa Park.

Several European clubs were credited with an interest in securing the services of the 24-year-old.