August 12th 2024.
In the world of football, there has been a lot of buzz surrounding Chelsea's star striker, Romelu Lukaku. It seems that the club is looking to part ways with the 31-year-old this summer. And it looks like Napoli has already made their move by officially submitting a transfer bid for the Belgian player.
Lukaku has been linked with a return to Serie A, where he previously played for Inter Milan and Roma on loan for the past two seasons. And with new Napoli manager Antonio Conte at the helm, signing Lukaku has become a top priority for the team this summer. In fact, it was reported that personal terms between Lukaku and Napoli had already been agreed upon last month.
According to sources, Napoli has offered a deal worth £25 million plus £5 million in add-ons for Lukaku. However, this falls short of Chelsea's valuation of £35 million for the player, and it is unlikely that they will accept this offer. The club is not interested in loaning Lukaku for a third consecutive season and is looking for a permanent transfer.
Lukaku himself has expressed his desire to reunite with his former boss, Conte, at Napoli. He is even willing to take a pay cut to make the move happen. If the deal goes through, he is set to earn around £97,000 per week, with additional bonuses based on his performance. But if Chelsea rejects Napoli's offer, it could complicate things for the club as they struggle to find a new home for Lukaku.
Initially, Napoli was not interested in buying Lukaku until they could sell Victor Osimhen. However, they have now changed their stance and are willing to sign Lukaku regardless of Osimhen's future. The Nigerian player has also been linked with a move away from Napoli, but his hefty release clause of £110.8 million has not been triggered by any club.
If the deal with Lukaku falls through, Napoli has already identified Benfica's David Neres as an alternative option. Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain has also been in talks with Napoli for Osimhen, but they have not reached an agreement due to his high release clause. On the other hand, Chelsea's attempt to sign Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion has failed, and the club is now looking at Joao Felix as a potential target.
It's an exciting time in the world of football, with transfer season in full swing. As Chelsea fans eagerly wait to see what happens with Lukaku, they can stay updated on all the latest news, exclusives, and analysis through our website. Don't forget to sign up for our newsletter and stay informed about all things Chelsea FC.
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