Napoli are interested in a deal to sign Bournemouth’s Nathan Ake, but will face competition from both Chelsea and Tottenham.
According to De Telegraaf, the Italian side have shortlisted the Dutch defender as a potential replacement for Manchester United target Kalidou Koulibaly.
Unfortunately for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, they will face Premier League competition.
Chelsea hold a buy-back clause for the player, as part of the deal that saw him move to Bournemouth permanently, offering the club an immediate advantage in the race to sign him.
Mauricio Pochettino’s Tottenham, who could lose Toby Alderweireld in the summer, are also said to be admirers of the player.
Ake left Chelsea back in 2017 after impressing on loan at Bournemouth. He was initially brought back into the fold by Antonio Conte but left the following summer in order to play regular first-team football.
Chelsea fans will have fond memories of an imperious performance against Tottenham at Wembley before his permanent departure from the club.
