Chelsea looking to make last minute raid and rival Man City for Napoli star Jorginho
Blues may have uncertainty over who will be in the dugout but they're persevering with new signings
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CHELSEA could be on the verge of a double swoop on Napoli as they prepare a £53million bid for Jorginho, according to reports in Italy.
Blues are expected to appoint Maurizio Saari as a replacement for Antonio Conte and the former Napoli boss could bring Jorginho with him.
The Italian midfielder was expected to join Premier League champions Manchester City.
But, according to , Chelsea are willing to part with more than £50m for the 26-year-old which is likely to see him head to Stamford Bridge.
Jorginho has been at Napoli for four years now and rose to prominence as one of Europe's most influential midfielders.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are still embroiled in uncertainty after returning to pre-season training this week.
Italian manager Conte, who has won the Premier League and FA Cup in two seasons at Stamford Bridge, is expected to leave.
But he is said to have taken training on Monday and is preparing the squad as if he will start the new season.
The club is yet to make a signing this summer after finishing fifth last season and missing out on Champions League football.
Chelsea face Huddersfield away on the opening day of the campaign, on August 11.
