Zenit St. Petersburg have joined the race to hire Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, as cited by Mundo Deportivo.
The report claims that the Russian side are keen on the Naples boss, as a replacement for Roberto Mancini.
Zenit will be looking to make a swift appointment following Mancini’s decision to take the Italian national team job.
The Russian side are reportedly ready to offer Sarri, who is one of the front-runners to replace Antonio Conte, a huge contract to make the move this summer.
Chelsea have been long-term admirers and would be prepared to pay the release clause in his Napoli deal.
Talk of a new deal in Italy for Sarri is rumbling on, with claims saying he is yet to commit to a fresh contract with the club amid interest from Chelsea.
Conte is widely expected to leave Chelsea this summer after a number of high-profile fallings out with the club’s board, with Sarri and former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique being tipped as replacements.
