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Elseid Hysaj May Sign New Napoli Deal Amid Chelsea Rumours, Says Agent

The agent of Napoli right-back Elseid Hysaj has warned Chelsea their alleged target will consider signing a new contract with his current employers unless he completes a transfer away from Naples this month.

Hysaj has been fervently linked with Chelsea as Blues boss Maurizio Sarri looks to reunite with his former Napoli charge, but representative Mario Giuffredi told Rai Sport (h/t Football Italia) time may be running out:

"The important thing is hearing that [Napoli manager Carlo] Ancelotti respects Hysaj.

"He confirmed his faith in him. Of course, the January transfer window is always to be evaluated and there has been talk of Chelsea, for example.