Chelsea are set to battle Arsenal for signing Napoli frontman Hirving Lozano, who will likely leave the Serie A table toppers this coming summer.
The Mexican international is out of contract at Napoli in 2024 and the Italian giants could be forced to cash in this summer rather than risk losing him on a free transfer.
According to a report from The Sun, it is claimed that Napoli, who look well course to be crowned as the Serie A champions come the end of this season, are hoping to pocket a £44.5 million asking price to finance their business over the summer window.
Complicating matters for Graham Potter’s Chelsea, who have endured a rough patch of form in the final third of the pitch this season, could be the Saudi-backed Newcastle United also keeping tabs on Lozano.
The 27-year-old forward has been earmarked as a potential target for Eddie Howe’s Champions League hopefuls who would be eager to add to their front line for the next season after impressing since the new ownership came in.
