Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri refuses to give up on Napoli’s £53m-rated star Elseid Hysaj
It was confirmed the Blues tried to sign the full-back in the summer but their attempts were blocked by Napoli
THE AGENT of Elseid Hysaj has dropped a big hint as to what could be next for the Napoli full-back.
Hysaj has been linked with a move to Chelsea, and the right-back’s agent, Mario Giuffredi, confirmed to Radio CRC a move could be imminent.
The agent pointed out that Napoli have opted to utilise the services of their other right-back, Kevin Malcuit, recently this season - with the Frenchman making seven appearances this term starting on four occasions.
Giuffredi told Radio CRC: “Chelsea in for Hysaj? If you see Napoli are playing Malcuit and looking at other players, clearly it means that there are also enquiries.
“Those who say otherwise are misinformed.
"Hysaj is a player who can do well in English football, given he’s very physical and being watched by big clubs.
“Is he worth €50m? He’s worth €60m for me.”
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It was reported earlier in the season that Sarri had tried to bring Hysaj to Stamford Bridge when the manager arrived in London from Napoli this summer.
Sarri had managed Hysaj at Empoli before spending three seasons with the defender in Naples.
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But Sarri’s attempt to once again sign Hysaj was blocked this summer due to the Italian manager already bringing midfielder Jorginho to London with him.
Hysaj’s agent claimed the 24-year-old was desperate to follow his teammate Jorgingo and ex-boss Sarri to Stamford Bridge.
But Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis would not sanction the deal after allowing Jorginho to join Sarri at Stamford Bridge.
Giuffredi told Radio Kiss Kiss: “Those who criticise him probably never make mistakes, but the rest of us are mere mortals.
“Without that clause, he probably would have gone to Chelsea this summer.
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“People forget that he was one of the best two or three full-backs in Europe last season.
“Then it just takes two or three matches for him to become a donkey.
“I always say to let everyone talk and then respond on the pitch.”