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It is reported that Chelsea is actually ready to lower Lukaku's price again if Napoli are serious about bringing in the player. It's just that Napoli seems to only be serious about bringing in Lukaku if they have succeeded in releasing Osimhen. Unfortunately, until now there has been no news that an official offer has come to bring in Osimhen. It seems that several clubs who are interested in Osimhen are just rumors and no one is really serious about making an official offer to the player.
Lukaku and Conte have had a long relationship. Because the two of them achieved great success together while still at Inter Milan. Because at that time, when Lukaku was under Conte's tutelage at Inter Milan, they won the Serie A title together. So when the two of them can be reunited, I think it will be quite a positive thing for both of them.
At least, Napoli way of selling Osimhen first to sign Lukaku is a good way but I think, if Osimhen does not leave in this transfer window then maybe it is an impact or risk that must be accepted. Because anyway, with Osimhen still available at Napoli at this moment also because at that time Osimhen chose to stay at Napoli when Napoli won the Scudetto. I said at that time, that choosing to stay at Napoli was the wrong choice, because I also said it would be difficult when later Osimhen wanted to leave because of the declining performance and poor results of Napoli last season.
And it's true, because right now you also say the teams that are interested in bringing Osimhen may only be just a rumors. But I personally feel that Napoli still set a high price on Osimhen and thus,the other teams also still have a lot to consider if the price is too high. But I am sure, if Napoli make a reduction in Osimhen price tag, then it is very likely that it will make Osimhen easy to leave.
The interest of elite European clubs such as PSG, Chelsea or Arsenal in Osimhen is not just a rumor, I think, they really need quality players on the front lines, and Osimhen has what they need. Maybe it is time for Osimhen to leave Napoli and look for a new challenge, one that can raise his reputation as a star player. In fact, staying at Napoli is not the wrong choice for Osimhen, but Conte transfer plan will not work without releasing Osimhen. The only way for Napoli to benefit from the sale of Osimhen is to lower his market price.
The high price is the main obstacle in the Osimhen transfer saga, it seems that only the Saudi Pro League clubs are able to fulfill the Napoli President request at this time. With Conte, it is hoped that Napoli will be able to bounce back after going through a bad season, at least be able to compete in the top four of the standings, and finish in the Champions League zone next season. Apart from all that, Conte opportunity to improve Napoli performance next season certainly requires good squad depth. Meanwhile, releasing Osimhen might bring financial benefits to the club, or it could make Napoli suffer a setback.