Chelsea are willing to use David Luiz in negotiations with Napoli over a deal for sacked coach Maurizio Sarri.

Sarri's £7million release clause expired on May 31, but the club are insistent on receiving something in return from Chelsea.

SportItalia says Napoli are in the market for David Luiz - frozen-out at Stamford Bridge under Antonio Conte.

Luiz could have a future under new management, but should the Serie A club get their way, Sarri would need to soldier on without him.

As part of the complicated, multi-faceted deal, Chelsea would reportedly welcome full-back Elseid Hysaj to strengthen their squad.

Sarri is now expected to be offered a three-year deal - perhaps as a two-year contract with a third-year option - at the Blues.