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'Lampard is calling Mertens almost every day' - Chelsea claimed to be keen on Napoli star

Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is so keen on sealing a move for Napoli star Dries Mertens that he calls the Belgian "almost every day," according to transfer intermediary Vincenzo Morabito.

Mertens is in the final few months of his contract with Napoli, having developed into one of the club's biggest stars since moving from PSV in 2013.

In February, Mertens became the joint-top goalscorer in Napoli's history when he found the net in a Champions League match against Barcelona.

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There have been multiple clubs linked with a move for the 32-year-old, who will be even more in demand during the coronavirus pandemic due to his availability on a free transfer after the season ends.