4 Clubs Romelu Lukaku Could Join if Victor Osimhen Blocks His Napoli Move

4 Clubs Romelu Lukaku Could Join if Victor Osimhen Blocks His Napoli Move

  • Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku’s future depends on Victor Osimhen leaving Napoli this summer
  • Osimhen’s move to Paris Saint-Germain is currently on hold after clubs failed to reach an agreement
  • The Belgian has an agreement with the Italian club but will now have to reconsider his options

Romelu Lukaku will have to reconsider his options this summer. His move to Napoli looks increasingly unlikely as Victor Osimhen’s future remains uncertain.

Napoli have an agreement with Lukaku over a three-year contract to return to Italy, but they need Osimhen to leave for them to raise funds and pay €25 million to Chelsea.

Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku in action for Napoli and Roma.
Romelu Lukaku's transfer to Napoli depends on Victor Osimhen leaving the club. Photo by Ivan Romano.
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According to Fabrizio Romano, talks between Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain have not progressed after they failed to reach an agreement over a fee and players to include.

YEN.com.gh looks at four other clubs Lukaku can join if Osimhen stays at Napoli.

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Clubs Lukaku can join if Osimhen stays at Napoli

1. Fenerbahce

According to Goal, Mourinho claimed he wouldn't sign any of his former players when he joined Fenerbahce, but with recent developments, he could make do with the Belgian in Turkey. The club recently signed Yousef En-Nesyri and have veteran Edin Dzeko.

2. AC Milan

Milan were interested in the Chelsea striker early in the summer, but his mind was made up to reunite with Antonio Conte. The red and black side of Milan have signed Alvaro Morata and are eyeing Borussia Dortmund forward Niklas Fullkrug.

3. Al-Hilal

Saudi champions Al-Hilal were heavily linked with Lukaku last summer and agreed on a deal with Chelsea, but the forward refused to move to the Middle East. They signed Aleksandar Mitrovic instead but could still have the former Manchester United striker for more firepower.

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4. Al-Ahli

Multiple reports in Italy suggest Al-Hilal are unlikely to return for Lukaku, but he could still end up in Saudi Arabia. Riyad Mahrez’s Al-Ahli are reported to be interested, with Brazilian striker Roberto Firmino likely to leave the Middle East.

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In another story, YEN.com.gh areported that Neymar Junior has publicly endorsed Vinicius Junior for the 2024 Ballon d'Or award, asserting that "no one" deserves the accolade more than him.

While Vini Jr. excelled at club level, he endured a torrid time replicating his form with Brazil as the Selecao crashed out of the Copa America.

However, Neymar believes this does not overshadow his compatriot's deservingness of the Ballon d'Or.

Source: Legit.ng

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