Napoli are on the verge of securing a deal for Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, with negotiations advancing rapidly. The Napoli director is scheduled to meet with Chelsea officials in London within the next 24 hours to finalise the transfer.
Transfer Developments
- Napoli’s director will meet Chelsea representatives in London.
- All parties anticipate Lukaku’s move to Napoli in the coming days.
Background
- On 19 August 2024, reports indicated Lukaku was nearing a transfer to Napoli.
- In July 2024, Lukaku expressed his willingness to take a pay cut to join Napoli.
- In June 2024, Chelsea rejected loan offers for the Belgian striker.
- In May 2024, Chelsea set a £38 million price tag for Lukaku’s transfer.
- In March 2024, Lukaku addressed his future amid speculations linking him to Chelsea and Roma.
Lukaku, who has had previous stints with clubs such as Inter Milan and Manchester United, is expected to bring his robust playing style and goal-scoring prowess to Napoli.