Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho's agents were on hand on Monday to watch Chelsea beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-1 at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea are understood to be interested in a deal for Garnachowho could be available this summer after losing his place in the team under new coach Ruben Amorim, but they face significant competition from Naples.
Speculation about a transfer to Chelsea appeared online on Monday evening and it was later revealed that Garnacho's representatives, Carlos Cambeiro and Quique de Lucas, were both in the crowd. Chelsea returned to fourth place in the Premier League standings.
Daily Mail State-owned Chelsea are expected to make a fresh approach for Garnacho, who is thought to be available for a fee of around £65m.
Such a figure has so far proved problematic for Napoli, who are looking to replace Khvicha Kvaratskhelia following his £59.1m move to Paris Saint-Germain earlier this month, but a fresh bid from the Serie A side is expected also arrive immediately.
Fabrizio Romano adds that Chelsea began making inquiries the following December Mykhailo Mudryk failed a drug testand a swap deal was teased by the Blues. At this stage there is not expected to be any development on that front.
IN unitedThose in charge are not actively looking to sell Garnacho, but now understand the need to listen to offers for any player, with the winger's status as an academy signing – £420,000 from Atletico Madrid in 2020 – offering the opportunity to earn extraordinary.
Telegraph claim United would demand a fee of around £50m for the Argentine, with fresh talks to take place with Chelsea in the days before the transfer window closes on Monday, February 3.
The Blues and Napoli are thought to be interested in Garnacho's “temperament” before making a move for the winger.