CHELSEA will go head to head with Tottenham for Napoli’s teenage sensation Amadou Diawara.
The highly-rated midfielder only moved to Naples just over a year ago for around £13million following an impressive debut season as a pro for Bologna.
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It's been a rapid rise to fame for the 19-year-old Diawara, who was playing for amateur side San Marino in Italy's fourth tier two years ago.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte, despite working in the Premier League for five months, has kept a firm eye on the Italian market.
Conte failed last summer with moves for AC Milan defenders Alessio Ramagnoli and Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly.
However, Chelsea will face stiff competition the for the much coveted defensive midfielder from Spurs who reportedly had a bid of around £34m rejected by the Italian giants.
Tottenham's interest may seem surprising with the defensive midfield options at Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino's disposal.
Blues boss Conte, despite Chelsea's surge to the top of the Premier League, is keen to add to his squad in the coming transfer windows and has earmarked Diawara as a potential target.
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