Chelsea working on two fronts for Sarri arrival

Chelsea are working on two fronts to kick-start their summer transfer business, with the Blues still unable to progress until they know who will be in charge of selecting players next season. There is no doubt that Maurizio Sarri is the man to fill the managerial void, but there are still some details to be ironed out before his appointment can be finalized.

On one front is the settlement agreement with Napoli, which Chelsea will have to pay in full and is likely to be around €5m. On the other front, according to The Sun, is the situation with Antonio Conte. The English club must pay his severance package and negotiations are ongoing to ensure that his departure is as amicable as possible and also beneficial for Chelsea's accounts.

Once Conte's departure is confirmed, Sarri will be able to settle in London and begin his new adventure. He will have a lot of work to do due to the delay in appointing a new manager, and there are rumors of a player who could become a key figure for the club in the future.

Specifically, Sarri's arrival could come with the signing of Aleksandr Golovin from Russia. The 22-year-old midfielder has impressed at the World Cup and could make a move to a top European club. Chelsea, led by Roman Abramovich, are interested in signing him and a deal worth €30m is expected to be reached.