July 4th 2024.
According to reports from Italy, Napoli is willing to make a compromise and lower their asking price for Victor Osimhen. The Serie A club has agreed to let the talented footballer go this summer, but their president Aurelio de Laurentiis has been holding out for a team to trigger Osimhen's release clause of €130m.
Despite interest from top clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, and Paris Saint-Germain, no one has yet been willing to meet Napoli's demands. This has put the Italian side in a difficult situation as they are hoping to use Osimhen's transfer fee to balance their summer spending, which includes a deal for Romelu Lukaku.
Fortunately for Napoli, they have received assurances from their coach Antonio Conte that key players like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Frank Anguissa, and Stanislav Lobotka will not be sold. However, talks have been opened with Chelsea for a potential deal for Lukaku, who is eager to reunite with Conte at Napoli.
According to sources, Chelsea may be more open to a lower fee for Lukaku, around €25m, in order for the deal to go through. During discussions, Napoli has also expressed their willingness to lower Osimhen's valuation to €100m. However, this is still deemed too high by Chelsea, who had previously agreed to a £42m fee for Colombian striker Jhon Duran.
Osimhen himself has been presented with the opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League, but he prefers to stay in Europe after rejecting a move to the Middle East last year. Conte, who was recently unveiled as Napoli's new head coach, has made it clear that Osimhen has an agreement to leave the club. He stated, "I know what the situation is regarding Osimhen. I know that there are agreements, that it is a situation different from all the others. I can only assist."
Conte also expressed his desire to have Lukaku in his squad, but Napoli faces competition from AC Milan, who are also in talks with Chelsea for a potential deal. Meanwhile, Arsenal fans can stay updated on the latest news, exclusives, and analysis by signing up for our newsletter. Rest assured, your privacy is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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