Former Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri will be in London on Thursday to meet with Chelsea officials, it has been revealed.

Sportitalia says a meeting is scheduled in London between Sarri, his entourage and the Stamford Bridge club.

Zenit St Petersburg are also contenders for Sarri, but Chelsea are believed to be the favourites.

On Wednesday, Napoli parted company with Sarri via Twitter in a message from President Aurelio De Laurentiis, who then announced the arrival of Carlo Ancelotti on a three-year contract.

Antonio Conte, meanwhile, remains contracted at Chelsea as manager.