Osimhen to Chelsea? It goes beyond only the money, people. Napoli is caught in a bind. Their season starts out unevenly, and they need a change-of direction. Disappearing Osimhen? That is gut-bashing. However, if Chelsea is serious, Napoli must play this wisely. Lukaku returning to Napoli? Though it's a risk, it might be the key. Conte seeks a target guy; Lukaku meets that criteria. It also maintains Napoli in the championship race
Napoli has to move quickly. Every day Osimhen is in limbo, it serves as diversion. The team's confidence falls just about here. This concerns Napoli's whole season, not only about one player. They must decide now since they have to do it. Dilly-dallying is over. We need some leadership right now
Negotiations between the two clubs are still ongoing but it looks like it will be tough considering Chelsea want £37M from Lukaku while Napoli don't want to pay that clause, he wants to be on another deal.
https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1827019804932255934I think Napoli still insist on Lukaku while Chelsea want to release if they can redeem the clause, meaning Osimhen is still unlikely to go to Chelsea, but the closest rumor is to PSG so far there is no more close news.