Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has been linked with a move away from the West London club this summer, with Napoli and Aston Villa interested.
Romelu Lukaku was on loan at AA Roma last season, and he was a pivotal figure for the Serie A giants. The Belgian international does not have a long-term future at Stamford Bridge, and he wants to leave Chelsea permanently.
Lukaku scored 21 goals for AS Roma last season, and he could return to Italy this summer. According to HITC, Napoli are keen on signing the Chelsea striker, but they are £10 million away from Chelsea’s valuation.
The Belgian does not have a future at Stamford Bridge, and he needs to leave the club permanently. Joining Napoli would be ideal for the Chelsea outcast. The two clubs continue talks over a deal for Lukaku, and Chelsea want to secure £35 million for him. Napoli are willing to pay around £25 million for the striker, and it remains to be seen whether two parties can secure an agreement.
Meanwhile, the striker has already made it clear to the Premier League club that he wants to work with Antonio Conte in Napoli despite his recent links with Aston Villa. They have worked together in the past at Inter Milan as well, and Lukaku helped the Italian manager win a Serie A title.
It is no surprise that he is keen on a reunion with the former Chelsea manager. Meanwhile, Conte knows the player well as well, and he feels that he could get the best out of him at Napoli. So, Aston Villa must look elsewhere, having targeted Lukaku as a replacement for Jhon Duran.
Chelsea will look to demand a premium
Chelsea will be hoping to recoup as much as possible for the experienced striker. But they need to be reasonable with their demands. It is evident that Lukaku is unwanted at the West London club. So, buying clubs will look to take advantage of that situation and strong-arm the Blues into a knock down price.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are looking to sign a quality striker as well, and they have identified Victor Osimhen as a target. It will be interesting to see if they can sell Lukaku to Napoli and use that as a bargaining chip in a deal for Osimhen. The Napoli striker is one of the best in the world, and he could transform Chelsea in the final third. The Blues need a reliable goalscorer, and the Nigerian international could make a huge difference.
