<font size="4">Palermo are run- away favorites to sign Nigeria international Victor Obinna, who has been declared surplus to requirement at Lokomotiv Moscow. <br /><i><br />Sky Sport Italia</i> says Palermo are desperately in search of an offensive player before the window closes for business, and the leadership of the&nbsp; Rosanero is close to wrapping up a deal for the Nigeria international.<i><br /><br /></i>Cesena, Parma and Atalanta were also linked with the former Chievo Verona ace, but it now appears the trio have missed out on his signature.<br /><br />This website understands that Victor Obinna was in Italy last week, ahead of a potential switch to a Serie A team.<br /><br />He has defended the colours of clubs in Spain, Italy, Russia and England.<br /></font><br />Photo Credit : fclm.ru<br />