Sacked Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri is on the brink of being released to sign with Chelsea.
CalcioNapoli24.it reports Sarri is ready to sign a two-year Chelsea contract with option for a third.
Napoli will receive €5m in compensation from Chelsea for the Italian.
Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia and Partenopei director of sport Cristiano Giuntoli were locked in talks on Monday night.
The €8m release clause expired on May 31 and will be active again from next month, but Chelsea can't wait until then and must negotiate with Napoli directly.