Chelsea are closing in on a double swoop for Jorginho and Maurizio Sarri, according to reports. Former Napoli coach Sarri, 59, is set to replace Antonio Conte at Stamford Bridge after lengthy negotiations.
Maurizio Sarri knows Jorginho well from their time together at Napoli
And Sky Italy claims his first act as Blues chief will be to complete a move for Italy international Jorginho, who starred for him last season.
The Brazil-born playmaker, 26, hosted a goodbye meal with his team-mates last night and reportedly ended up in tears as he bid farewell. Manchester City have been chasing Jorginho all summer but look set to lose out at Sarri uses his influence.
The Blues have been locked in discussions over the Italian tactician’s release clause despite Carlo Ancelotti already being brought in as his replacement.