Napoli and Chelsea are engaged in ongoing negotiations regarding potential transfers involving Romelu Lukaku and Victor Osimhen. According to the Athletic, the talks center around a permanent move for Lukaku to Napoli, while discussions for Osimhen focus on a potential loan deal to Chelsea with an option to buy.
If the Lukaku transfer materializes, it would reunite the 31-year-old Belgian striker with Antonio Conte, Napoli’s new head coach. The pair previously worked together at Inter Milan for two successful seasons. During his time under Conte at Inter, Lukaku experienced his most prolific period, scoring 34 goals in the 2019-20 season and 30 goals in the 2020-21 campaign, which culminated in winning the Serie A title.
Lukaku spent the 2023-24 season on loan at Roma, where he demonstrated his continued goal-scoring ability by netting 21 times in 47 appearances across all competitions. His potential move to Napoli could provide him with another opportunity to excel in Serie A.
Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen has been a key target for Chelsea, with the Nigerian striker headlining their summer transfer objectives. The potential loan deal for Osimhen could offer Chelsea a chance to bolster their attacking options without committing to an immediate permanent transfer.
These negotiations come at a crucial time for Chelsea, as the club aims to improve its performance following disappointing domestic campaigns in recent years. Despite significant investment in new players under Todd Boehly’s ownership, Chelsea has struggled to achieve success on the field, finishing 12th last season and facing another mid-table finish this term.
