According to TuttoMercatoWeb, Napoli just rejected first Chelsea’s bid for Dries Mertens.
However, Transfer Expert Gianluca Di Marzio the most reputable sources in football, said the Blues are serious about getting the striker by all means.
They would love to bring 32-year-old to London during the ongoing transfer window.
As the Belgian’s deal at Stadio San Paolo expires at the end of the season, the Serie A side risk losing the player for free in July 2020 which means Chelsea could still sign him for a cut-price fee.
Dries joined Napoli in summer 2013 in a €9.5m deal from PSV. The current campaign is the attacker’s 7th with Gli Azzurri.
All in all, Mertens has made 304 appearances for the club, scoring 118 goals, providing 71 assists and winning 2 trophies.
This term, the Belgian has taken part in 22 games across all competitions so far, scored 9 goals and registered 4 assists, which includes 5 goals and an assist in 6 Champions League matches.