Maurizio Sarri is eager to work with Kurt Zouma at Chelsea.

Sarri, who has agreed personal terms with Chelsea about succeeding Antonio Conte as manager, regards Zouma highly, having tried to sign him while in charge of Napoli.

L'Equipe says he remains a fan and his priority is for Zouma to stay. The France defender spent this season on-loan at Stoke City.

Zouma will have the option to leave Chelsea this summer, however, with Olympique Marseille keen.

OM are in the market for a new defensive signing and Zouma is on sports director Andoni Zubizarreta's shortlist.