Napoli are pressing hard to sign Benoît Badiashile, with the Chelsea defender established as their leading target to shore up a backline hit by injury.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Badiashile has become the man Napoli want after Alessandro Buongiorno was struck down by a knee problem and Sam Beukema was left battling fitness issues of his own.
The Frenchman, a towering left-footed centre-back, appeals to Massimiliano Allegri as a natural stand-in for Buongiorno, and sporting director Giovanni Manna has been working on the deal since the club's training camp in Dimaro.
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 31: Benoit Badiashile of Chelsea reacts during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on January 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
The operation has, however, been placed briefly on hold. Chelsea are in the middle of a pre-season tour of Australia, with friendlies against Juventus and Milan on the schedule, and the move could accelerate on their return. The bigger obstacle is the structure.

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