Although there have been no comments about Antonio Conte deciding to replace Victor Osimhen with Romelu Lukaku, all this speculation is born out of the Belgian's good relationship with the coach. Another reason why this speculation is high is because Napoli will make money from the transfer of the Nigerian and they really need the funds. The new coach will want to overhaul the club which means they will need money to buy new players.
Lukaku has had a good season, but any club that relies on the Italian striker for goals will not get the best. Osimhen had an average season because the team was not organized and he also suffered some injuries. Lukaku cannot be compared with Osimhen if the Nigerian is in a good team. Victor can be relied on as a striker because he is still young and strong, so I don't see any point in comparing the two strikers. It will be a good move to try to convince the Nigerian striker to remain in the club. But it looks like he has made up his mind to leave. Conte can use his connections in Chelsea to secure a money-plus player swap deal so that the Nigerian can move to the English side while the Italian will secure a permanent deal in Napoli.
Rumors surrounding Antonio Conte's likely move to replace Victor Osimhen with Romelu Lukaku at Napoli is caused by some factors, including the strong relationship between Lukaku and Conte and Napoli's financial needs. The transfer of Osimhen could provide needed funds for Napoli, allowing the new coach to work on the squad and bring in players who fit his goal for the team. Conte's desire to fix the club may lead to changes in personnel to generate financial resources for new signings.
Romelu Lukaku has enjoyed a successful season, it's important to note that his style of play may not be suitable for every team. Osimhen's potential should not be disputed based on Lukaku's achievements. Osimhen's season may have been impacted by factors such as injuries and management itself, which could improve with better stability within the squad. As a young and vibrant striker, Osimhen has qualities that make him a valuable asset, especially if given the right environment to excel.
Retaining Osimhen could be a wise move for Napoli, as he has the potential to develop into a top striker with the right support and guidance. There are interests from other clubs which should make Napoli explore ways to talk Osimhen into staying at the club. Using Conte's connections to negotiate favorable deals could be one strategy to retain Osimhen while strengthening the squad in other areas.