Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku only wants Napoli

Published August 6th, 2024 - 01:06 GMT
Belgium's forward #10 Romelu Lukaku attends an MD-1 training session at Wasen-SportZentrum in Ludwigsburg, on June 30, 2024, on the eve of their UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match against France. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP)
Belgium's forward #10 Romelu Lukaku attends an MD-1 training session at Wasen-SportZentrum in Ludwigsburg, on June 30, 2024, on the eve of their UEFA Euro 2024 round of 16 football match against France. (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA / AFP)

Napoli are determined to sign Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku this summer, despite facing fierce competition from Aston Villa for the striker.

Il Mattino revealed that the Italian club is pushing for a loan-to-buy arrangement, and are ready to cough up €27 million for the 31-year-old.

Meanwhile, Aston Villa have offered €35m, but the Belgium international has made it clear he only wants to work under Antonio Conte at Napoli.

The Serie A side is set to lose Victor Osimhen, who could be sold to Paris Saint-Germain in the coming days.

New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca will likely push the club to offload Lukaku this transfer window, to focus on new deals, although the Belgian still has two more years remaining in his ongoing deal.

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