Chelsea boss Frank Lampard wanted to add a striker to his squad in the January transfer window and had been keen on Napoli striker Dries Mertens, who only has six months remaining on his contract. However, the Blues could also miss out on taking Mertens in the summer on a free, as the player has now reopened discussions with Napoli about a new deal. Tottenham and Chelsea wait on Krzysztof Piatek transfer decisionChelsea face Dries Mertens transfer battle with Inter over Napoli starAccording to Italian publication CalcioMercato, Mertens and Napoli rejected approaches during the January window. The report claims Napoli chairman Aurelio De Laurentiis will now work with Mertens to work on a new deal. JUST IN: Aston Villa rejected Odion Ighalo transfer 24 hours before Man Utd sealed striker deal

Source: Express February 01, 2020 06:01 UTC