Premier League
Napoli has taken a firm step in trying to strengthen their attack by submitting a verbal offer to Chelsea to secure the services of Romelu Lukaku, as reported by Sky Sport Italia. This move reflects the ambition of the Neapolitan club to secure a significant figure in their offensive line, even before resolving the situation of their star Victor Osimhen, who has shown clear signs of wanting to leave the team and is not part of Antonio Conte's plans.
Napoli's initial proposal includes a payment of 25 million euros, with the possibility of adding another 5 million in variables, an offer that puts Chelsea's executives in a crucial decision-making position in the coming hours. However, the situation is not entirely defined as Napoli's leaders have made it clear that if they do not receive a favorable response from Stamford Bridge, they will redirect their efforts towards signing David Neres, currently at Benfica.
Lukaku, Antonio Conte's Main Desire
Napoli's interest in Lukaku is not just about numbers. The Belgian striker has a preference for moving to Italy, specifically to the Stadio Maradona, where he could reunite with Antonio Conte, a figure with whom he has had success in the past. Lukaku's desire to return to Italy and Napoli's pressure to close the deal add a sense of urgency to the negotiations.
On the other hand, Italian media have revealed that Aston Villa has also shown interest in Lukaku, even willing to match the 43 million euro release clause. However, the striker seems determined to return to Serie A. Meanwhile, Osimhen's future remains uncertain, although his absence from the preseason suggests that his departure could be imminent if a club meets his high release clause.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Napoli aprieta por el fichaje de Romelu Lukaku
