FcInternews.it report that representatives for Palermo and Assane Gnoukouri are expected to meet over the coming hours to try to wrap up the deal which will see the young Ivorian join the Rosanero.

Palermo already have an agreement with Inter in place whilst Udinese and Chievo are observing the situation from a distance after negotiations between Crotone and the player broke down last week. Palermo are prepared to wait for Gnoukouri, however aren’t prepared to do so until the last day of the transfer window and the coming hours will be decisive.