Chelsea news: Maurizio Sarri trouble as Roman Abramovich has big Napoli transfer doubts

Chelsea look set to make former Napoli boss Sarri their next manager.

The Blues look primed to axe Antonio Conte over the next two weeks, despite the Italian steering them to the Premier League and FA Cup during his two seasons in charge.

Chelsea want Sarri as they aim to reel in Manchester City next season.

The 59-year-old will stress he wants to appoint his own coaching team at Stamford Bridge.

But, when it comes to transfers, the Daily Mail say Sarri and Abramovich may not see eye to eye.

It is said Sarri wants to reunite with Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly in west London.

Chelsea were linked with the player two years ago when Conte took over.

However, like Conte, it seems Sarri is set to miss out.

Chelsea chiefs are reportedly wary of paying his huge £80million asking price.

And that could mean Sarri clashing with Abramovich, whose increasingly frugal stance angered Conte.

Speaking last month, meanwhile, Koulibaly’s agent responded directly to talk of a move to Chelsea.

“Koulibaly, Sarri and Hysaj to Chelsea? I don’t know anything, neither do I know if Chelsea will qualify for the Champions League or not,” he said, with the Blues ultimately finishing fifth.

“It’s important to understand how the season will end because important players want to play the Champions League.

“Is Koulibaly worth €100m? The market and De Laurentiis will decide because Kalidou has no release clause.

“The President may also decide to keep him because he considers him important for the team.”