Chelsea's Ben Chilwell could be packing his bags for Italy as Napoli look to bring the out-of-favor left-back to Serie A this January.
After falling down the pecking order under manager Enzo Maresca, the England international is reportedly open to a fresh start, and Antonio Conte’s Napoli are eager to add another Premier League name to their ranks.
Chilwell, who was part of Chelsea's infamous 'bomb squad' over the summer, has struggled for minutes this season despite being included in the Blues’ Premier League squad.
The £50 million ($65m) defender's last appearance came in April, and with Marc Cucurella and Levi Colwill ahead of him, game time looks sparse.
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Another Premier League raid by Napoli?
Napoli, under the leadership of former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, have already snapped up Scott McTominay from Manchester United and Billy Gilmour from Brighton this summer.
Both players have hit the ground running in Italy, and Conte is reportedly impressed with Chilwell's abilities. The Sun reports that Napoli could make a loan move for the full-back in January, with an option to buy in the summer of 2025.
For Chelsea fans, it’s another saga in what’s been a chaotic few months at Stamford Bridge. Chilwell almost left during the summer but failed to secure a new club. Now, as the January transfer window approaches, the uncertainty surrounding his future has intensified.
While Chilwell may still feature in Chelsea’s upcoming clash against Liverpool on October 20, it’s unclear whether he’ll get any substantial game time. For now, fans will have to wait and see if the England star will stick around or take the next flight to Naples.
