Chelsea have made their first official approach to sign Napoli forward Edinson Cavani, according to Italian daily La Gazzetta dello Sport.
The story coincides with Rafael Benitez’s arrival at the Seria A club and suggests that one of the Spaniards first issues will be negotiating the potential departure of Cavani, who they say is wanted by Jose Mourinho at Stamford Bridge.
Napoli would prefer not to part with their prized asset but have been in negotiations with Manchester City and a part-exchange deal for Edin Dzeko has been mooted, but Chelsea are now in the loop after registering their interested and there wouldn’t be a whole lot Napoli could do if they decide to trigger the Uruguayan’s buyout clause, which is reported to be €55 million.
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