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Napoli are yet to find an agreement with Chelsea over a move for Benoît Badiashile this summer. The centre-back hasn’t enjoyed regular game time since arriving at Stamford Bridge from AS Monaco in January 2023. He has played 71 matches for Chelsea and 16 [1,070 minutes] were from last season. The Premier League side are willing to let him leave and Napoli want to sign the defender. Napoli take concrete steps On August 3rd, Sport Witness covered multiple claims from France that the Serie A side are close to an agreement with Chelsea for a loan deal with a purchase option. The player is also open to a move. Three days ago, journalist and Napoli expert, Ciro Venerato, reported the Frenchman’s entourage have made it clear he only wants to join the Naples club. He also explained Xabi Alonso’s side are looking for a conditional obligation instead of a simple option to buy. Another journalist, Gianluca Di Marzio, now covers why Massimiliano Allegri’s side haven’t completed the loan transfer. Identify alternative to Chelsea man Benoît Badiashile’s move to Italy is still pending, the ‘negotiations are at a standstill’ between the Naples club and Chelsea. He makes no mention of the details of the fee but states Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis’ approval for a €1m bonus on the buyout price is pending. There seems to be uncertainty whether the two clubs can find an agreement for the 25-year-old’s loan transfer. Therefore, Napoli have identified Marseille’s Nayef Aguerd as a Badiashile alternative. The Morocco international’s move to Real Sociedad collapsed at the last minute and he’s now back on the Italian club’s agenda. Should they abandon the Badiashile track, the Chelsea man then has to look for a new club quickly. Key transfer points - Earlier this month, Napoli and Chelsea came close to agreeing terms - Frenchman giving priority to Serie A side - De Laurentiis’ approval to close €1m gap pending - Napoli identify Aguerd as alternative