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Napoli are coming back in with an improved offer for Everton target Axel Witsel after the Blues “had issues with the player” according to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.

His website reported: “Napoli continues to be focussed on finding the right midfielder for Sarri's squad. The Partenopei (a nickname for Napoli and Neapolitans based on the siren Parthenope in Greek mythology) have raised their bid for Axel Witsel after Everton had issues with the player, the Belgian midfielder is also tempted by the possibility of joining Chelsea.”

Despite the Serie A side being able to offer Champions League football for Witsel, it had previously been thought from sources close to the deal that Everton, armed by their new financial muscle, were in the box seat.

Witsel, 27, has been playing his club football at Zenit St Petersburg since 2012 and has one year remaining on his current deal but does not want to extend his stay in Russia.

The midfielder is currently on holiday after playing five games for Belgium at Euro 2016.

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace have slapped a £28million price tag on Yannick Bolasie's head to ward off the likes of Everton reckon the Mail.

The Blues are said to be interested in the DR Congo international winger but their plans might be hit on two fronts with Tottenham and West Ham also in the frame and the 27-year-old believed to be keen to remain in London.