Deal Almost Agreed! Chelsea ‘frozen out’ star could complete Serie A transfer in exchange deal

Chelsea star David Luiz could find himself completing a move to Serie A side Napoli in a shock swap deal involving not even another player, but a club manager.

Chelsea to replace Cote with Sarri

The FA Cup winners want to replace current boss Antonio Conte with Italian Maurizio Sarri, and the inclusion of the Brazilian moving to Naples could mean Napoli waive a compensation fee, as per the Daily Express.

The Italian side have just appointed former Chelsea and Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti to replace Maurizio Sarri, but it looks like there is still some contractual attachment between the tactician and Napoli.

Luiz could be swapped

Either ways, this confusing situation could lead to the South American linking up with Ancelotti at the Italian outfit this summer, suggest the Express.

This seems like a transfer that would benefit both parties, with the former PSG defender suffering loss of form this term and less playing time.

The centre-half played a starring role in the Blues’ Premier League title success last campaign and has long been loved by fans at Stamford Bridge across two different spells in the club.

The Blues ended the season in grand style as they defeated Man United in the FA Cup final last week Saturday.