Romelu Lukaku's potential move to Napoli is heating up, with the striker reportedly agreeing to personal terms with the Italian club.
The Chelsea forward is set to earn €6 million ($6.5 million) per season on a three-year contract, along with additional bonuses, according to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio.
This move comes as Napoli prepare for the possible departure of their star striker Victor Osimhen, who has been linked to Paris Saint-Germain.
Although PSG's interest in Osimhen has reportedly cooled, the Serie A club are still pushing ahead with plans to secure Lukaku as a replacement.
PSG's new coach, Luis Enrique, is content with starting the 2024/2025 season with Gonçalo Ramos and Randal Kolo Muani, so it looks like unless there's a departure, PSG won't be pursuing Osimhen further.
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Negotiations over transfer fee with Chelsea for Lukaku
Antonio Conte, who previously managed Lukaku at Inter Milan, is reportedly interested in reuniting with the striker at Napoli.
However, the two clubs must first agree on a transfer fee. Chelsea initially set Lukaku's price at €44 million (£37 million/$47.7 million), but they are now willing to lower it to around €35m (£29.4m/$38 m). Napoli, on the other hand, are pushing for an even lower fee, closer to €25m (£21m/$27.1m).
Lukaku, who has two years left on his Chelsea contract, is eager for the move to Napoli and is reportedly willing to take a significant pay cut to make it happen.
The Belgian forward's willingness to reduce his salary indicates his strong desire to return to Italy, where he enjoyed a successful spell under Conte at Inter.
As negotiations continue, the focus is on finding a compromise that satisfies both clubs. Lukaku's move to Napoli could be a key piece in the transfer puzzle, especially with Osimhen's future still uncertain.
