Napoli’s official radio station Radio Marte: Cavani on the verge of joining Chelsea

Napoli’s official radio station confirmed that Chelsea are close to landing their long-term target Edinson Cavani after agreeing a transfer fee of £49.3 million with Napoli.

Radio Matre, an official radio station of S.S.C.Napoli, made a following statement: “We have received news in the office from a very reliable source that Napoli have sealed a deal with Chelsea for Cavani’s sale.

“Rafa Benitez also gave the all-clear, but before making the move official Napoli want to secure the striker who will replace Il Matador.

“Aurelio De Laurentiis’ club will pick up around €58m, a slight discount on the buy-out clause, which is the same situation as Ezequiel Lavezzi to PSG last year.

“The player will earn €8.5m per season plus image rights.”

Should the deal go through, this would mean Chelsea have beaten their opponents Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City and Real Madrid for the player’s services.