Lukaku to replace Osimhen at Napoli as Nigerian agent enter talks with PSG

Napoli are optimistic that Victor Osimhen’s agent, Roberto Calenda, will secure a deal with PSG exceeding €100 million.

Meanwhile, Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is keen to join Napoli, pending if Osimhen’s transfer pulls through.

Reports from Sport Mediaset indicate that negotiations between Calenda and PSG are progressing well, with the French club willing to pay slightly over €100 million.

This figure falls short of Osimhen’s €130 million release clause, but remains a good catch for the Naples club since no other side has made move for the forward.

Osimhen’s contract extension in December 2023 anticipated Premier League interest, but those clubs have since pursued other targets.

This development paves the way for Napoli to proceed with their plans to sign Lukaku, who is eager to reunite with coach Antonio Conte at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.

Chelsea are firm on their €35 million valuation of Lukaku, delaying Napoli’s move until Osimhen’s sale is finalized.