Napoli are optimistic that Victor Osimhen’s [/b]agent, Roberto Calenda, will secure a deal with PSG exceeding €100 million.
Meanwhile, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is keen to join Napoli, pending if Osimhen’s transfer pulls through.
Reports from Sport Mediaset indicate that negotiations between Calenda and PSG are progressing well, with the French club willing to pay slightly over €100 million.
This figure falls short of Osimhen’s €130 million release clause, but remains a good catch for the Naples club since no other side has made a move for the forward.
Osimhen’s contract extension in December 2023 anticipated Premier League interest, but those clubs have since pursued other targets.
This development paves the way for Napoli to proceed with their plans to sign Lukaku, who is eager to reunite with coach Antonio Conte at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
Chelsea are firm on their €35 million valuation of Lukaku, delaying Napoli’s move until Osimhen’s sale is finalized.
Napoli's management is confident that the sale of Osimhen will provide the necessary funds to secure Lukaku's transfer, strengthening their squad for the upcoming season. Lukaku's interest in joining Napoli is driven by the opportunity to work again with Antonio Conte, under whom he thrived at Inter Milan. The Belgian striker's arrival is expected to bolster Napoli's attack and maintain their competitive edge in Serie A and European competitions. The transfer saga involving Osimhen and Lukaku is closely watched by fans and pundits alike, as it promises to be one of the most significant moves of the summer transfer window.
