Paloschi nearing Swansea exit

Alberto Paloschi is set to leave Swansea City with Italian side Atalanta all but agreed a deal for the Italian, according to Sky Sports.

The 26-year-old struggled to get his feet on the ground in the Premier League scoring only two goals following his £8 million January move from Chievo.

Swansea are willing to take a loss on Alberto Paloschi as the player looks set to return to Serie A with Atalanta undestrood to have already made arrangements with Swansea over the summer transfer worth £5 million plus an additional million in performance-rekated bonuses.

The Italian striker is set to arrive in Bergamo to undergo a medical and finalise his move according to the Italian media outlet Gazzetta dello Sport.

Paloschi will work under Atalanta new coach Gian Piero Gasperini who was appointed this week.

The 26-year-old Italian began his career at Milan, but has also played for Atalanta and Genoa before moving to Chievo in 2011.