Empoli chief Marcello Carli has confirmed Napoli have made attempts for Elseid Hysaj and Riccardo Saponara.
Former Empoli coach Maurizio Sarri wants to add both players to his Napoli squad.
“Hysaj has been of interest to Napoli for some time, but he is a young player who went through the youth academy in Italy, so I think many teams are eager to get the eight figures they need to fulfil the rules," said Carli.
“As for Saponara, Napoli did ask for him, but we have no intention of selling and after phone calls between the two Presidents there was no more contact."