Napoli and Chelsea are currently in talks regarding a potential transfer involving Romelu Lukaku. The dialogue between the two clubs also includes discussions about a possible deal for Victor Osimhen to move in the opposite direction. It is believed that any transfer for Lukaku would be permanent, while the talks concerning Osimhen revolve around a potential loan with an option to buy.
If the transfer for Lukaku goes through, it would mean a reunion between the 31-year-old striker and Napoli’s new head coach, Antonio Conte. The two previously worked together at Inter Milan for two seasons, where Lukaku had a successful spell, scoring a significant number of goals. Lukaku spent the last season on loan at Roma, where he managed to find the back of the net 21 times in 47 matches.
On the other hand, Osimhen has been a key player for Napoli since joining from Lille in 2020, scoring 76 goals in 133 appearances. Despite a challenging season last year, he still managed to score 15 goals in Serie A. The Nigerian international’s impact was more significant in the previous season, where he contributed 26 goals to Napoli’s campaign.
Lukaku’s career has seen him play for various clubs, starting at Anderlecht before moving to Chelsea in 2011. He had loan spells at West Bromwich Albion and Everton before making a permanent transfer to Everton. Lukaku later joined Manchester United in 2017 before moving to Inter Milan, where he enjoyed a successful period under Antonio Conte.
It will be interesting to see how the negotiations between Napoli and Chelsea unfold and whether a deal can be reached for both Lukaku and Osimhen. The potential transfer of Lukaku would undoubtedly add experience and firepower to Napoli’s attack, while Osimhen’s versatility and goal-scoring ability would be a significant asset for Chelsea. Fans of both clubs will be eagerly awaiting further developments in this transfer saga.