Romelu Lukaku and Napoli are getting closer to a deal. Chelsea is focused on selling Lukaku before addressing the Victor Osimhen situation. Napoli and Chelsea are treating Lukaku and Osimhen as separate topics in their negotiations.
- Chelsea is focused on selling Lukaku before addressing the Victor Osimhen situation.
- Napoli and Chelsea are treating Lukaku and Osimhen as separate topics in their negotiations.
Tweet Context
🚨🔵 Understand Romelu Lukaku and Napoli are getting closer. Official bid on the table.
Club to club talks now into key stages as Chelsea decision is clear: Lukaku and Osimhen, SEPARATE topics.
Full focus on selling Lukaku, then Osimhen story eventually for final days.
🚨🔵 Understand Romelu Lukaku and Napoli are getting closer. Official bid on the table.
Club to club talks now into key stages as Chelsea decision is clear: Lukaku and Osimhen, SEPARATE topics.
Full focus on selling Lukaku, then Osimhen story eventually for final days. https://t.co/vLnXKQaPIT
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 02, 2023
Romelu Lukaku
Current Club: Chelsea FC
Position: Striker
Age: 31
Nationality: Belgian
Career Statistics
- Chelsea (2021-2024): 59 appearances, 15 goals
- Inter Milan (2019-2021): 72 appearances, 47 goals
- Manchester United (2017-2019): 66 appearances, 28 goals
- Everton (2014-2017): 110 appearances, 53 goals
- West Bromwich Albion (loan, 2012-2013): 35 appearances, 17 goals
- Chelsea (2011-2014): 10 appearances, 0 goals
- Anderlecht (2009-2011): 73 appearances, 33 goals
Previous Transfers and Fees
- To Chelsea (2021): €115 million from Inter Milan
- To Inter Milan (2019): €80 million from Manchester United
- To Manchester United (2017): €84.7 million from Everton
- To Everton (2014): €35.36 million from Chelsea
- To Chelsea (2011): €15 million from Anderlecht
Napoli
Current Manager: Antonio Conte
League: Serie A
Recent Performance: Finished 2nd in Serie A 2023-2024 season
Victor Osimhen
Current Club: Napoli
Position: Striker
Age: 25
Nationality: Nigerian
Career Statistics
- Napoli (2020-2024): 101 appearances, 55 goals
- Lille (2019-2020): 27 appearances, 13 goals
- Charleroi (2018-2019): 36 appearances, 19 goals
- Wolfsburg (2017-2018): 14 appearances, 0 goals
Previous Transfers and Fees
- To Napoli (2020): €70 million from Lille
- To Lille (2019): €22.4 million from Charleroi
- To Charleroi (2018): €3.5 million from Wolfsburg
Transfer Context
According to the Eurosport article, Chelsea and Napoli are negotiating a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and Victor Osimhen. Chelsea values Lukaku at £40 million, while Napoli values him at £30 million. Napoli values Osimhen at around £100 million. The clubs are currently apart in their valuations, but negotiations are ongoing.
Additional Context
- Chelsea’s Strategy: Chelsea is focused on offloading Lukaku and is keen to receive at least £40 million for him. They are also interested in acquiring Victor Osimhen, who has handed in a transfer request to accelerate his exit from Napoli.
- Napoli’s Position: Napoli is open to accepting Lukaku plus cash as part of the deal for Osimhen. They are confident in getting a cut-rate deal for Lukaku.
- Osimhen’s Transfer Request: Osimhen has handed in a transfer request to expedite his move away from Napoli, indicating his desire to join Chelsea.
