Chelsea have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Napoli star Elseid Hysaj, according to reports in Italy.
It is claimed that the right-back’s agent Mario Giufreddi has been in negotiations with the Serie A club’s president Aurelio De Laurentiis, with the chief keen to tie the defender down to a new and improved contract.
Hysaj is an important player for Napoli and they have long been attempting to secure his future at the Stadio San Paolo.
However, the Blues have been perennially linked with a move for the Albanian international and according to the Italian media, a January move could yet be on the cards.
It was reported earlier on Friday that Giufreddi believes Hysaj is all but set to remain in Naples for the foreseeable future.
However, according to Tele Sport, as cited by Calciomercato, the agent’s talks with De Laurentiis have reached an impasse, with a departure for the defender now a genuine possibility.
It is believed that the Napoli president is angered by the demands of Hysaj’s entourage, with the agent reportedly demanding €3 million per season for his client, which is €1 million more than what he currently earns.
Chelsea are well-stocked with options at right-back but Sarri could jump at the chance to sign one of his former players following his successful tenure in Italy.
