A hot transfer summer seems to be coming for a number of Red Devils. This will be the case for Romelu Lukaku, for example, because the striker may have to look for a new club again. He will only play on loan this season for AS Roma, which does not have a purchase option.
In principle, Lukaku must return to Chelsea on July 1, where he is under contract until 2026. However, he no longer figures in the future plans of the Blues, who would prefer to get rid of him permanently. After all, they need money after spending hundreds of millions in the past mercatoes.
Lukaku can still stay in Italy
In recent months it has been suggested that Chelsea would like to recover another 40 million euros. That asking price makes an extended stay in Rome seem unlikely, because the Giallorossi work with a limited budget. transfer-lukaku-two-teams-report”>Saudi interest is again reported.
But La Repubblica suggests that Lukaku may also get a new option in Italy. They claim that Napoli could make an attempt to sign the 30-year-old striker. Victor Osimhen will probably leave the outgoing champion in the summer and so Napoli will need a striker.
Reunion with Conte in Naples
A possible transfer does depend on one factor: whether or not Antonio Conte becomes the new coach of Napoli. The Italian is in the running, but there is no deal yet. If Conte is appointed, he could push for the arrival of Lukaku.
After all, the two maintain a close bond. Conte already wanted Lukaku during his time at Chelsea and the two finally worked together at Inter between 2019 and 2021. After Conte’s departure, Lukaku also chose to join the Nerazzurri. They may now meet again in Naples.
