Premier League
Napoli has been concentrating all its efforts in the transfer market to secure the services of Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian forward has become the main priority for the Italian club, especially under the management of Antonio Conte, who aims to reunite Lukaku with whom he enjoyed a very successful spell during his time at Inter Milan.
Conte's interest in Lukaku is not coincidental. During his time at Inter, the Belgian forward had one of the best seasons of his career, becoming a key player for the team and earning the respect of his coach. Now, in his new chapter with Napoli, Conte sees Lukaku as the perfect solution to lead his team's attack.
Chelsea demands 43 million
However, negotiations with Chelsea, the club currently holding Lukaku's rights, have not been easy. The London team has set a price of 43 million euros to release the striker, a figure that Napoli considers excessive. The Italians are willing to go up to 30 million euros, but not beyond that amount. This disparity in the player's valuation has slowed down the talks, although Napoli's need to sign a forward could expedite the negotiations.
This urgency stems from Oshimen's growing desire, Napoli's current star forward, to leave the club. The Nigerian has expressed his intention to seek a new challenge, putting Napoli in a complicated position for the upcoming season. Oshimen's departure would make it even more crucial for the club to secure the arrival of Lukaku, who would be seen as the ideal replacement upfront.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El desorbitado precio que el Chelsea exige al Napoli por Lukaku
