Napoli are set to move ahead with the process of finding a replacement for Victor Osimhen before the Nigerian departs Naples for good.
Osimhen s departure is no sure thing despite his declaration of his desire to leave as early as March of this year.
However, Napoli are now said to be moving ahead with a swoop for the man seen as a first team replacement for Osimhen.
Napoli are engaged in talks with Chelsea to secure the services of Romelu Lukaku according to Sky Sport Italia journalist .
The £30m asking price have attached to the 31-year-old striker has seemingly not put off Napoli who will command a much greater fee for Osimhen should a suitor finally produce a winning bid.
The Italian club is contemplating concluding the deal for the Belgian striker even before deciding Osimhen s future.
Lukaku has emerged as a primary objective for Napoli as they want to strengthen their offensive lineup.
The club is confidence in their strategy, bolstered by Lukaku s readiness to join. The Belgian forward did not go with Chelsea on their pre-season trip, hinting that he is ready to transfer.
Napoli do not need to sell Osimhen but the club have been preparing for the eventuality that one of Europe s heavy-hitters or the Saudi Pro League will meet the asking price for the star.
Osimhen has attracted interest from all the bigger leagues in Europe and has reportedly been contacted by representatives of Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund who own four teams in the nation s top-flight. It has been reported that Paris Saint Germain have also sounded out the striker.
However, it has been made quite clear that Osimhen desires a Premier League switch with Arsenal and Chelsea links given the greatest creedence.
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