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Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj has gradually developed into one of the best defenders in Serie A in recent years.

The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Chelsea, and Maurizio Sarri who brought him to Naples from Empoli – is touted as the next man in line at Stamford Bridge.

Hysaj has a €50 million release clause in his contract, and Napoli fear that if Chelsea appoint Sarri as the new manager, they could lose Hysaj.

Hysaj has been touted as one of the players that could join Sarri at Stamford Bridge.