Chelsea prepare to make approach for Napoli boss Maurizio Sarri to succeed Antonio Conte
The Blues are reportedly willing to fork out £9million-a-year to secure the services of the 58-year-old
CHELSEA could be planning to replace Antonio Conte with fellow Italian Maurizio Sarri, according to reports.
The Blues have struggled to find consistent form this term, despite a morale-boosting win over Manchester United before the international break.
The Premier League champions are working towards an approach for the Napoli boss, according to Football Italia.
Sarri's side are top of Serie A winning 10 of their first 12 games in the Italian top flight.
The 58-year-old has a release clause in his contract worth £6.75million - a small fee for a club as financially backed as Chelsea.
According to Italian outlet 7 gold, the Blues are drafting an offer that includes a salary of £9m-a-season.
Sarri has established himself as one of Europe's top football chiefs after earning rave reviews at the Stadio San Paolo.
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He recently signed a new three-year contract after originally only penning a single season deal in Italy.
After joining the club in 2015, the Italian set a new team record for the most consecutive league victories with eight.
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Conte has fallen out of favour at the Bridge, with Chelsea nine points behind Manchester City in the Premier League standings.
The Blues will have a point to prove when they host Everton in the Carabao on Wednesday.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insisted that all of his team are fighting to keep Conte at the Bridge.
