Empoli are interested in signing Chelsea defender Ethan Ampadu on a season-long loan deal this summer.
Ampadu spent the 2021-2022 campaign on loan at Venezia and excelled in the Italian top-flight despite the fact his side were relegated from Serie A.
His impressive performance's attracted the interest of Empoli - who are now looking to acquire his services for the 2022-2023 season.
Ampadu was a part of Chelsea's pre-season tour of America and had been touted as Thiago Silva's back-up for the forthcoming season.
However, Thomas Tuchel decided against giving Ampadu a squad number for the 2022-2023 campaign.