‘He has arrived and will go through the normal procedures to make sure he is 100 per cent right before joining us,’ said Allardyce told reporters.
The player, who holds an Italian passport, joined Genoa 12 months ago from Santos for £4million but has been unable to cement a place in the Rossoblu’s side following his return from a loan spell with Santos.
The 24-year-old has played in just four matches for Genoa and has been unable to find the net.