Maurizio Sarri will ask the Chelsea board to sign at least four Napoli players if, as expected, he replaces Antonio Conte as head coach.
His team struggled in the league, eventually finishing fifth and missing out on the Champions League, although they did end the season on a high by winning the FA Cup.
Sarri has emerged as the favourite to replace Conte and is said to have held talks with Chelsea officials this week over signing a two-year deal. The 59-year-old left Napoli earlier in the month – Carlo Ancelotti was named his successor last week – and Sarri is already reportedly preparing for his move to west London. According to the Evening Standard, he wants Napoli defenders Elseid Hysaj and Raul Albiol and midfielder Piotr Zielinski to join him at Chelsea if he does become the new manager.