Napoli Want To Sign The Chelsea Midfielder Who Is Worth £30 million: Will Chelsea Sell For Less? | OneFootball

The latest report from TEAMtalk claims that Antonio Conte’s Napoli are looking into the January transfer market in search of a midfielder. They have now shortlisted the Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka as the one to sign in the winter transfer window. The Blues are demanding £30 million to sell him to Napoli.

Carney Chukwuemeka has struggled to perform at Chelsea

Chukwuemeka’s career has gone downhill while playing for the club from Stamford Bridge. He has struggled with fitness issues but has even gone down the priority list of the manager, Enzo Marseca. The Blues bought the midfielder for £20 million from Aston Villa.

LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 04: Carney Chukwuemeka of Chelsea in action during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge on February 04, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

The minutes have come less for the player in the ongoing season, and he has been in and out of the lineup. The manager has claimed that he is fond of the player but has not given him enough chances to showcase his talent this season. So, Chelsea wants to find buyers for their prospect.

The midfielder is very certain to leave Stamford Bridge in the January transfer window and has attracted the attention of many clubs. One of them is certainly Napoli. The Serie A club have a good amount of midfielders on their roster but still wants more upgrades in that position. So, they are looking into the market for many options, and Chukwuemeka has caught the eye of Conte.

Will he move to Napoli?

He is a very technical player and hence can break defences with ease. His physical stature also helps him win duels. Chukwuemeka is exceptional at carrying the ball forward. The Chelsea prospect is creative and athletic, making him a versatile, box-to-box midfielder with an eye for goal.

Napoli has already formally asked Chelsea about the transfer of the player, as they want to get ahead of the competition for his signing. Chelsea have made up their minds to demand exactly £30 million to sell him to any club.

It is not certain whether the Serie A club will go on to pay £30 million to sign the midfielder from Chelsea. However, they will definitely be trying their level best to land him, given the manager, Conte, is a hardcore fan and admirer of the player. He will definitely be a very good signing for Napoli if they go on to get him in the transfer window. Only time will reveal if Napoli are able to get him or not.