Currently, Napoli is still looking for a team that wants to buy Osimhen and Napoli are even willing to reduce Osimhen current selling price to 100 million euros from the previous 130 million euros, although Osimhen has been an important player for Napoli in the last few seasons but Conte doesn't want to keep him in the squad at this time and actually asked Napoli to bring Lukaku from Chelsea as their main striker next season, the sale of Osimhen will of course provide huge profits for Napoli and that the money can be used to strengthen Napoli in next season.
I don't understand why Conte chose to sell Osimhen and asked the club board to bring in Lukaku. Several reports stated that the sale of Osimhen was due to a club agreement and Conte could only agree to it. But apart from these rumors, I think Conte's decision to bring in Lukaku was because Conte had worked with Lukaku and Conte saw that Lukaku was the striker they needed right now. Another reason is probably because Lukaku can be obtained quite easily after Enzo Maresca did not include Lukaku in his game plan for next season so there is a possibility that Lukaku will still be sold.
Conte chose Lukaku over Osimhen not because of their stats. It's about who fits the puzzle right now. Lukaku's ego is well-known. He's thrown tantrums and complained. He's an experienced scorer and field tank. Above all, he knows Conte's playbook. Remember their Inter victory? Unbuyable chemistry.
Osimhen's young and passion. That TikTok issue is a distraction Conte doesnt need. Lukaku is available now that Maresca is shutting him out at Chelsea. Its a win-win.
I spot a good deal. This aint about sentimentality. Its about winning. Conte is developing a team, not stars. Guys who buy into his system and wont rebel are needed. Despite his high maintenance, Lukaku performs on the pitch. Napoli needs that now.