After a slow start to the summer, things are finally starting to click into gear for this summer’s transfer window.
One of Chelsea’s big priorities (as it has been for the last couple of years) is getting Romelu Lukaku off the books, either on loan or ideally, on a permanent transfer. The £100m-odd paid for him from Inter Milan has made that impossible so far – nobody has offered close to what we want, and we don’t want to realise a hideous loss on the books, so it’s all been loans for the striker so far.
But now it seems like a reunion is on the cards with Antonio Conte, this time in Naples. There’s still a big difference between valuations, but according to German insider Florian Plettenberg, personal terms have been agreed between the striker and Napoli for a 3 year deal.
🔵 Understand that Romelu #Lukaku and @sscnapoli have reached an agreement about a contract until 2027 ✔️
No agreement between the clubs yet. Chelsea demand €40m. Napoli can spend €25m at this stage. Waiting for Victor #Osimhen … @SkySportDE 🇧🇪 pic.twitter.com/CiIGy5RRS5
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) July 20, 2024
That’s a huge step, and it gives us great confidence a permanent deal can finally be done once the transfer terms are hammered out. Plettenberg says Chelsea want €40m while Napoli have offered €25m. That’s a huge gulf, but we think all parties are incentivised enough to bridge the gap in the end.
It’s likely to take some time, and perhaps a lot of clauses and bonuses, but that €15m can be found somewhere.
Osimhen sale crucial for Chelsea to get summer going
Napoli will first have to sell Victor Osimhen, with PSG looking like favourites to sign the Nigerian. Once that’s done, they have the funds for Lukaku. Once that’s done, Chelsea have the funds to buy a new striker of their own.
There have been rumours about Dom Solanke bubbling up again today, and if we get something close to the €40m we want for Lukaku, we could imagine our interest in the Bournemouth striker really heating up.
No to solanke . They need a world class Striker to make Chelsea FC champions of England and Europe.if the rumour are true about muani please Chelsea FC get this player.
We strikers like Victor Osimhen or Viktor Gyokeres
Alvarex is the best option for chelsea, dont play with my opinions
Chelsea should knock every corner to ensure a striker is signed if they need to compete at the highest level in European football.
Alvarex is a good option for Chelsea
He has premier League experience and can easily fit in
Please go to osimhen ,Olli whatkins or Ivan Tony, Alvarex not solanke oh
Go and try osimhen
Go to osimhen