Tuesday 2 July 2013 18:53, UK
Chelsea have made an approach for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, Sky sources understand.
However, speaking last week, De Laurentiis outlined his view that there is no need to hold talks with Cavani about the player's future. Speaking to the press before an Italian league meeting, De Laurentiis said: "There is no need to have a face to face with Cavani. "If a club offers €63million, then we would allow him to leave. The release clause will have been activated. "Should we receive an offer, then fine. If this offer doesn't arrive, then Cavani will stay in Italy with us." Napoli coach, and former interim Chelsea manager, Rafa Benitez reiterated his stance last week that he wants Cavani to stay. Benitez told the Corriere dello Sport: "We want Cavani to stay at Napoli. "We would be really happy if that's how it works out. If he leaves, then it would only be because someone has matched the release clause or comes up with an irresistible offer. "Cavani knows how much he is loved and how valuable he is to the city and to the team."