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Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia must sell one player as Napoli threaten transfer hijack
Chelsea are at risk of being hijacked in their search for a new left-back.
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Chelsea face the prospect of being hijacked by Napoli in the race for Real Madrid ace Sergio Reguilon. Frank Lampard has identified left-back as a problem position that needs solving but transfer negotiator Marina Granovskaia needs to sell to finance a switch.
Chelsea have identified Leicester City ace Ben Chilwell as their top target for the position.
Express Sport understands Chilwell will tell the Foxes that he wishes to move to Stamford Bridge.
Leicester, who missed out on Champions League qualification on the final day of the season, value the England international at £80m, which has forced Chelsea to look at cheaper, alternative targets.
Reguilon has emerged on their radar after a brilliant campaign on loan with Sevilla, who face Wolves in the Europa League quarter-finals.
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Real Madrid are well stocked at left-back as they have Ferland Mendy and Marcelo on their books so the 23-year-old could be sold to raise funds.
Reports in Italy suggest Chelsea face competition from Napoli after the Serie A outfit launched an enquiry.
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Sky Sport journalist Angelo Mangiante claims the Blues remain keen but must sell either Emerson Palmieri or Marcos Alonso before firming up their interest.
Reguilon, whose attacking instincts would fit the bill for Lampard, has three goals and four assists in 35 appearances for Sevilla this term.
When asked about the mounting interest in his signature, the Spaniard said: "Who knows what will happen?”
He added: “If my year at Sevilla had not been good, then this would not be happening. These teams would not ring.
“I’ve been saying since quarantine that until the season is over I won’t be talking about my future.
“I have no complaints about anything, about the city, the club, my colleagues.
“I feel very loved. Who knows what will happen in the future.”
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