Antonio Conte on his way back?! Napoli turn to former Chelsea & Tottenham manager with Gian Piero Gasperini in talks over new Atalanta contract

Napoli are eyeing a move for Antonio Conte as Gian Piero Gasperini is in talks to sign a new Atalanta contract.

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• Conte could head back to Italy
• Napoli want former Chelsea boss
• Gasperini likely to extend Atalanta stay

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  According to in Italy, the former Serie A champions are closing in on appointing ex-Chelsea and Tottenham manager Conte as their next head coach. The report further claimed that Napoli are likely to finalise a deal with the Italian manager in the next couple of days.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Napoli had earlier considered approaching Atalanta's Gasperini, who recently won the first major trophy of his career as he guided the club to a Europa League triumph. The 66-year-old, however, is now in talks to sign a new contract. With Gasperini out of the picture, Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis does not want to wait any longer as he plans to close the Conte deal soon.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Along with appointing a new head coach, the 2022-23 Italian champions are also planning to rebuild their squad ahead of the new season and have reportedly approached Manchester United over signing Mason Greenwood.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR NAPOLI?

  The club will hope to end the current campaign on a high as they take on Lecce in their final Serie A game at home on Sunday.