Super Eagles defender, William Troost-Ekong is is set to complete a loan move from Watford to Salernitana until the end of the season.
The Serie A side, according to Sky Sports, have an obligation to buy the Nigerian at the end of the season.
Troost-Ekong is making a return to the Italian top-flight after his previous stint at Udinese.
The 29-year-old spent two seasons at Udinese (2018-2020).
The centre-back moved to Watford in September 2020.
Troost-Ekong has made 15 appearances for Watford in the Sky Bet Championship this season with a goal to his name.
Salernitana are in the bottom half of the Serie A log.
The modest club occupied 16 positions with 18 points from 18 matches.