Report: Chelsea to hold Edinson Cavani talks

Chelsea will step up their pursuit of Edinson Cavani as they plan to hold talks with Napoli over the next few days, according to a report.

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has revealed he will meet with the Blues to strike up a possible deal in the near future.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is determined to land the 26-year-old and will be backed by owner Roman Abramovich, but they will refuse to pay the £53m valuation of the Uruguayan, reports The Mirror.

Manchester City and Real Madrid are also hopingto secure a deal to land Cavani this summer.