Chelsea Football Club has set a firm price tag of £38 million for striker Romelu Lukaku, dismissing any speculation about a potential swap deal involving Napoli’s Victor Osimhen. The club has made it clear that the proposed swap was never under consideration.
Chelsea’s Stance on Lukaku
Chelsea’s valuation of Lukaku remains non-negotiable, with the club adopting a “take it or leave it” approach. This decision follows a series of speculations regarding Lukaku’s future after his loan spell at Roma. Despite various rumours and his own ambiguous statements about his future, Chelsea has consistently maintained their valuation of the Belgian international.
Osimhen Not a Target for Chelsea
In relation to Napoli’s Victor Osimhen, Chelsea has confirmed that the Nigerian striker is not on their list of targets for the upcoming summer transfer window. This clarification comes amidst the circulating rumours linking Chelsea with numerous forwards across Europe.
Previously, on May 11, 2024, Chelsea had officially set this price tag for Lukaku, indicating their plans to facilitate his departure from the club should their valuation be met. Meanwhile, Napoli’s president had discussed Osimhen’s future at the club earlier in the year, hinting at significant interest from other clubs but no concrete moves have been made by Chelsea in this direction.
As the summer transfer window approaches, both players’ situations remain a focal point of interest, but Chelsea appears to be looking elsewhere to strengthen their squad.