Napoli defender Federico Fernandez will undergo a medical with Swansea on Thursday ahead of an £8million move to the Premier League. The Argentina international played four times for his country at the World Cup this summer. He emerged as a major target for Garry Monk following an agreement to sell central defender Chico Flores to Qatari side Lekhwiya. On the move: Argentina defender Federico Fernandez is set to undergo a medical at Swansea on Thursday . On the slide: Fernandez made four appearances for Argentina at the World Cup in Brazil this summer . Fernandez joined Napoli in 2011 from Argentine side Estudiantes, though he was shipped out to Getafe on loan for the 2012-13 campaign. He made 26 Serie A appearances for Rafa Benitez's side last season, helping them finish third in the league and win the Coppa Italia. The 25-year-old will be a direct replacement for Flores, who is understood to have said goodbye to his team-mates ahead of his move to the Middle East. Fresh start: Swansea defender Chico Flores is on the verge of joining Qatari side Lekhwiya .
Fernandez will have a medical at Swansea on Thursday .
Manager Garry Monk wants him to replace Chico Flores .
The Spaniard is on the verge of joining Qatari side Lekhwiya .
Napoli defender Federico Fernandez will undergo a medical with Swansea on Thursday ahead of an £8million move to the Premier League. The Argentina international played four times for his country at the World Cup this summer. He emerged as a major target for Garry Monk following an agreement to sell central defender Chico Flores to Qatari side Lekhwiya. On the move: Argentina defender Federico Fernandez is set to undergo a medical at Swansea on Thursday . On the slide: Fernandez made four appearances for Argentina at the World Cup in Brazil this summer . Fernandez joined Napoli in 2011 from Argentine side Estudiantes, though he was shipped out to Getafe on loan for the 2012-13 campaign. He made 26 Serie A appearances for Rafa Benitez's side last season, helping them finish third in the league and win the Coppa Italia. The 25-year-old will be a direct replacement for Flores, who is understood to have said goodbye to his team-mates ahead of his move to the Middle East. Fresh start: Swansea defender Chico Flores is on the verge of joining Qatari side Lekhwiya .
Napoli defender Federico Fernandez will undergo a medical at Swansea on Thursday . On the slide: start: Swansea defender Chico Flores is on the verge of joining Qatari side Lekhwiya .