CHELSEA target Maurizio Sarri is also on Tottenham’s radar, according to reports in Italy.
The Napoli boss was publicly criticised by club chairman Aurelo Di Laurentiis for failing to rotate the squad enough as their title bid faltered.
Gazzetta dello Sport report Sarri is furious at the comments and could be prepared to step down.
He has a £7million buy-out clause and Chelsea are among the frontrunners for him as they look to replace Antonio Conte this summer.
However, the article claims Borussia Dortmund, Monaco and Tottenham have all made contact with Sarri’s entourage.
New of Spurs’ reported interest will have raised concerns among fans following Mauricio Pochettino’s cryptic comments after their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Manchester United.
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In the wake of that 2-1 Wembley loss, the Argentine claimed it may take “another manager” to lead the club to glory.
Chelsea remain favourites to land Sarri — and they could even swap managers directly with the Neapolitans, who would be keen to appoint Conte as his replacement.
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Despite an incredible campaign which saw them embark on a nine-match winning run and seal a dramatic last-gasp victory away at Juventus, Napoli look set to miss out on a first Scudetto in 28 years.
Defeat at home to Torino today would see the Bianconeri crowned champions for a seventh season in a row.
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