Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Benoît Badiashile has finished the second part of his medical examinations and is traveling to Napoli.

Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Benoît Badiashile has arrived at Villa Stuart for medical examinations with Napoli.

According to Sky Sport, Benoît Badiashile has landed at Ciampino. The new Napoli defender will undergo medical examinations tomorrow.

Benoit Badiashile is joining Napoli from Chelsea on a paid loan deal for €3 million, which includes an option to buy set at €27 million. This formula does not include bonuses. According to Sky Sport, the agreement between Napoli and Chelsea has been finalized. Badiashile is expected to travel to Naples on Tuesday, August 18, to join the team. It has not yet been determined if he will be able to undergo his medical examinations immediately or if it will require a few more hours.

Chelsea have reached an agreement to send Benoit Badiashile on loan to Napoli for the 2026-27 season, with an option to buy on a permanent deal next summer. The Frenchman was excluded from Chelsea’s matchday squad in each of their final eight Premier League games of last term and after being omitted from their pre-season tour squad, he is now close to leaving the club. Chelsea were initially eager to sanction a permanent sale, but they have accepted Napoli’s loan proposal in order to remove Badiashile from their books for the season.

According to a report from Nicolo Schira, Benoit Badiashile is moving to Napoli from Chelsea on loan for €3M with an option to buy for €27M, on a contract until 2031 with a salary of €2.8M per year.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Napoli and Chelsea are nearing a definitive agreement for Benoit Badiashile. A new call is scheduled between the parties to finalize the deal and to schedule Badiashile's medical examinations. The agreement is reported to be very close, with only the final formal details remaining before the transfer can be considered completed.

Benoit Badiashile is expected to join Napoli on loan.

According to Sky Sport, the negotiation between Napoli and Benoit Badiashile has stalled. A preliminary agreement had been reached between Napoli and Chelsea for a paid loan with a buy option set at around 17 million, in addition to one and a half million in bonuses for Chelsea. The one and a half million in bonuses does not fully convince president Aurelio De Laurentiis, who has not yet given his approval to proceed.

Numerous reports state that an agreement is in place to loan Benoît Badiashile to Napoli for a fee of $3.4 million (£2.5 million), with the deal also containing an option for the four-time Serie A winners to buy him permanently for $31 million (£23 million).

According to L’Equipe, Napoli are expected to complete the signing of Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile on loan with an option to buy in a deal believed to include a €3m loan fee, €1m in bonuses and a €27m option to buy. However, Badiashile has not yet agreed terms with Napoli, and talks will continue on Friday.

According to Sky Sport, Napoli and Chelsea have a verbal agreement for Badiashile, pending the final approval from De Laurentiis for an additional bonus of 1 million euros requested by Chelsea.

According to Fabrizio Romano, there is a club-to-club verbal agreement between Napoli and Chelsea for Benoit Badiashile. The deal involves a €3m loan fee, €1m in add-ons, and a €27m buy option clause, and the salary is also covered.

According to FT information, French centre-back Benoît Badiashile is joining SSC Napoli. Napoli will pay three million euros as a loan fee and can sign the 25-year-old permanently after the season through a purchase option for 27 million euros.

According to Nicolo Schira, new talks are expected today between Napoli and Chelsea to close the deal for Benoit Badiashile, who has already agreed personal terms. For the option to buy, Chelsea are asking for €30M while Napoli have offered €20M. An agreement could be reached in the range of €25-27M in addition to a €3M loan.

According to Tuttomercato, Napoli is attempting to expedite a deal for Benoit Badiashile. The club's latest proposal to Chelsea is for a total of 18 million euros, structured as a 3 million euro loan with a 15 million euro option to buy. The Blues are not yet satisfied with this offer and want to receive more than 20 million euros, including future bonuses. Further negotiations are needed, with new contacts between the two clubs possible as early as today.

According to Goal.com, Napoli remain confident of signing Chelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile despite the Premier League side raising their asking price. The French defender has rejected alternative interest from England as Massimiliano Allegri seeks urgent defensive cover following a high number of injuries.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Napoli are expected to progress with a deal for Benoit Badiashile as negotiations with Chelsea are underway. An initial loan is being discussed, and Badiashile is giving priority to Napoli.

According to Tuttomercato, Napoli is insisting on acquiring Benoit Badiashile and has proposed a paid loan of 5 million euros. The club prefers the formula of a paid loan with an option to buy and has offered 5 million euros to acquire him immediately. There is no agreement yet on the purchase price for a permanent deal after one year.

According to Sky Sports, Napoli are considering whether to make a new attempt to sign Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile. Talks between the two clubs have revealed a significant difference in their valuations, which has led the Serie A club to consider potential alternatives. Discussions have not yet ended. Napoli could make a new approach for the French centre-back if Chelsea indicates a willingness to agree to a loan deal with a conditional purchase obligation rather than a direct sale this summer.

According to Tuttomercato, the transfer of Benoit Badiashile to Napoli is at an advanced stage. A general agreement has reportedly been reached with Chelsea for a loan deal valued at 3 million with an option to buy set at 15 million. The defender has also reportedly agreed to the transfer. Napoli will only be able to finalize the deal once players leave the club.

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, today could be a crucial day in negotiations for Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile to join Napoli on loan with a potential option to buy. Chelsea wants a permanent sale, whereas Napoli wants a loan. The solution under discussion is a loan with a clause to make the transfer permanent, with the debate focused on the terms that would trigger the clause and the price. Di Marzio is confident Chelsea will agree to a loan if they are satisfied with the price and the terms. It is expected that it will be clear within a day or two if an agreement has been reached.

According to Sky Sport, Napoli is expected to have new contacts with Chelsea soon via Benoit Badiashile's entourage. Napoli is seeking a loan transfer, while Chelsea might be open to a deal with an option to buy that would become an obligation under certain conditions. Future talks are expected to concentrate on this point.

According to reports in Italy, Benoit Badiashile has reached an agreement in principle with Napoli. New Napoli boss Massimiliano Allegri has identified the 25-year-old as a key transfer target. The Serie A club is in talks with Chelsea to finalise a loan deal for the 2026-27 season that includes an option-to-buy clause. Transfer reporter Nicolo Schira states the Frenchman has agreed terms with Napoli. Schira also reports an agreement in principle for a contract until 2031, structured as a one-season loan plus a four-year deal, with a salary of €2.8M per year. Talks are advancing between Napoli and Chelsea for a loan with the option to buy. Juventus have also been linked with a move for Badiashile.

According to Il Mattino, Napoli has chosen Benoit Badiashile as their main target to strengthen their defense and is preparing an offer of 30 million euros to persuade Chelsea. Contacts between the two clubs are ongoing, and Napoli hopes to make substantial progress by the end of the week. The club wants to expedite the process, as Allegri considers it essential to complete the defense before the new season. Chelsea has become open to the possibility of a sale after arranging the departure of Trevoh Chalobah to Como. The deal remains open and an economic agreement is needed to satisfy both clubs.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Benoit Badiashile has given his approval to the transfer and has reached a broad agreement with Napoli for a five-year contract. Contacts with Chelsea have been ongoing for several days, with Chelsea having agreed to the loan formula proposed by Napoli and now considering the option of a buyout clause. Chelsea continues to request a fee close to 20 million euros for a definitive transfer, while Napoli wants to pay around 15 million euros. Recent talks have shown signs of progress, which allows for a possible agreement in the coming days.

Chelsea are reportedly nearing the finalization of an agreement to send Benoit Badiashile on loan to Napoli with an option to buy. According to L’Equipe, Napoli are nearing the signing of him on an initial loan deal with an option to buy. Benoit Badiashile has already spoken to Napoli manager Massimiliano Allegri and is close to formally completing a transfer to the Serie A club. Chelsea initially wanted to sell Badiashile on a permanent deal but have changed their position and are now nearing the finalization of his departure on loan for the duration of the 2026-27 season.

Chelsea and Napoli are nearing an agreement for the transfer of Benoit Badiashile. According to Footmercato, negotiations between the two clubs are advancing positively and the structure being discussed is a loan with an option to buy. The French central defender has given his availability for the transfer, considering Napoli a favorable destination to relaunch his career. The parties will continue discussions in the coming days to settle the remaining details. New contacts are expected during the week and there is optimism about completing the deal.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Napoli has placed Benoit Badiashile on their shortlist after Alessandro Buongiorno suffered an injury. Federico Gatti is another option they are considering, but Badiashile is a realistic possibility. The player would be open to the move as Napoli can offer Champions League football. Napoli now needs to decide which defender they want, and both Badiashile and Chalobah are expected to leave Chelsea this summer.

According to reports in Italy, Napoli are progressing in talks with Chelsea over a potential summer transfer for Benoit Badiashile. The defender was excluded from Chelsea’s pre-season squad for their tour of Australia due to transfer negotiations. New manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that he wants at least four centre-backs to be transferred before the window closes on 1 September. Nicolo Schira reports that while Chelsea want a permanent sale, Napoli are negotiating an initial loan deal. Schira posted on X that talks are in progress for a loan with an option to buy for a total of €20-23M, adding that the centre-back has indicated his availability to join Napoli. Formal talks are likely to intensify over the next few weeks as Chelsea seek to transfer the France centre-back.

According to Tuttomercato, Napoli's main transfer target is Benoit Badiashile from Chelsea. The report states that negotiations have commenced, with Napoli making an initial official offer to Chelsea of a €3 million loan with a buy option yet to be defined. Chelsea's preference is to sell Badiashile outright, whereas Napoli seeks to acquire him on a loan that includes an option to buy. A contract for Badiashile is reportedly ready, valued at €2.5 million per season and lasting until 2026-2027.

Italian reports suggest Napoli are prepared to offer €17.5m to Chelsea for Benoit Badiashile. According to Sport Mediaset, an offer worth €17.5m (£15m) is being prepared. The asking price set by Chelsea is closer to €30m, but negotiations can continue. Napoli’s preferred idea is to sign him on loan with an option to buy.

According to Foot Mercato, Napoli is now the leading candidate to sign Chelsea central defender Benoît Badiashile. The Italian directors are increasing their efforts to convince Chelsea to allow their player to leave before the end of the summer. Badiashile is not considered a player who cannot be sold, and Chelsea is reportedly asking for approximately 30 million euros to allow him to leave. He is valued at 15 million euros on Transfermarkt. Napoli is trying to speed up the process to finalize the deal.

According to Corriere del Mezzogiorno, Napoli has presented an official proposal to Chelsea for Benoit Badiashile. The report states that Chelsea values Badiashile at approximately 15 million euros, while Napoli prefers to acquire him only through a loan deal. Napoli's preference for a loan is reportedly due to Badiashile's last season, which was suboptimal and included several physical problems.

According to reports in Italy, Chelsea have opened talks with Napoli over a potential deal for Benoit Badiashile. Italian reporter Luca Cerchione claims Napoli is hoping to reach an agreement to sign Badiashile on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy next summer.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Benoit Badiashile is a leading candidate for a place in Massimiliano Allegri's defense at Napoli. The Chelsea defender has reportedly given his approval for a transfer to Napoli. The club's management is considering a loan deal for the player, and talks may progress in the coming hours to finalize the deal.

According to Nicolo Schira, Napoli have initiated discussions with Chelsea to sign Benoit Badiashile on a loan with an option to buy. Chelsea's preference is to sell the defender on a permanent deal or with an obligation to buy. A contract for Badiashile is prepared and would run until 2031.

Napoli are reportedly interested in signing Benoit Badiashile after an injury to defender Alessandro Buongiorno. Sun Sport reports that the Italian side are willing to offer Badiashile a three-year contract. The Frenchman is also said to be keen on the opportunity.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli have enquired about Benoit Badiashile as a possible defensive reinforcement. Chelsea are not open to a loan at the moment, and the formula proposed by Napoli was not accepted. Badiashile is among the players who could leave Chelsea.

Napoli and Newcastle have both requested information about Chelsea's French centre-back, Benoît Badiashile. It is understood that Badiashile is not in Xabi Alonso's plans and is prepared for a summer departure from the club. The two-cap France international was signed by Chelsea from AS Monaco in January 2023 for a reported fee of €38 million and his contract is valid until 2030.