DONE DEAL: Chelsea to complete £38m deal today , it’s in the final stages
Chelsea is eager to finalize several sales this week in an effort to reduce their overinflated first team roster for the upcoming campaign.
In their 6-2 victory over Wolves over the weekend—Enzo Maresca’s first Premier League triumph—their breadth of talent was evident.
Players of the caliber of Pedro Neto and Joao Felix, who together scored the latter’s first goal of his second stint at the club, were substituted on by the Italian.
However, Stamford Bridge has a lot of players who are surplus to needs, and they are trying to find a replacement for players like Raheem Sterling before Friday’s deadline.
Another they are looking to move on is Romelu Lukaku, with there being a serious attempt to permanently sell him after a number of loan moves away.
Chelsea meeting over selling Romelu Lukaku today
Napoli have shown interest in a permanent move, with a verbal agreement being reached for Lukaku worth £38m.
It has been claimed now that the two sides are getting closer to closing an agreement, with Di Marzio saying that they will meet today in order to seal the deal.
There is no doubt a lot of quality for a side to get out of Lukaku, and Napoli may well be the best destination for him.
Their manager, Antonio Conte, is a huge fan of Lukaku, with him reportedly desperate to bring him in this summer.
Chelsea looking at Victor Osimhen
The Serie A side’s interest in the Belgian could see Chelsea make a late move for a striker as a result.
Victor Osimhen is reportedly wanting out of Naples after signing his new contract late last year, however up to now no side has made a suitable offer to sign him.
Chelsea are reportedly keen though, and may well make a proper attempt to bring him in before Friday’s deadline.