It is reported that Romelu Lukaku is close to completing a transfer to Napoli. The 31-year-old Belgian has been on Chelsea's list for departure this summer, and Napoli has consistently been the most likely destination. With a positive atmosphere surrounding the negotiations, Napoli officials are slated to arrive in London within the next 24 hours to finalize terms.
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku is expected to complete a deal with Napoli, according to reports. The 31-year-old Belgium international has been a target for Chelsea to sell this summer, with Napoli the clear favorite to buy him for most of the transfer season. All sides involved are optimistic that an agreement can be reached, and it is said that Napoli’s officials will visit London within the next 24 hours.
Lukaku has reportedly voiced a strong interest in heading back to Italy, following a productive loan stint with AS Roma where he managed 21 goals across all competitions. The former Manchester United man is under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2026, but Chelsea is motivated to sell this window to maximize his transfer fee before he enters the final year of his deal. Current reports indicate that Napoli is offering a package of €25 million plus performance bonuses.
Chelsea is also reportedly interested in Napoli's Victor Osimhen as they look to add more depth to their forward line. However, it appears unlikely that the Nigerian international will be included as part of the Lukaku transaction, as no such agreement has been reached.
According to TeamTalk, Chelsea is weighing up a move for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. While Sancho was expected to stay at Old Trafford, the Red Devils might be open to letting the 24-year-old go if a bid of roughly £35 million comes in. Chelsea is considering a late bid for the player, though this move depends on who they manage to sell first.
The Telegraph reports that Nottingham Forest is nearing a deal to sign Eddie Nketiah from Arsenal. After a summer of speculation regarding his future at the Emirates, the 25-year-old is poised to move to the Midlands in a deal worth approximately £30 million.
TeamTalk suggests that Championship sides Stoke City and Hull City are both competing for the signature of young Australian talent Thomas Waddingham. The Brisbane Roar striker has been in the spotlight, nearly matching the record for the most goals scored by a teenager in a single A-League season—a feat that previously earned his teammate Nestory Irankunda a move to Bayern Munich. Now, Stoke and Hull view the 19-year-old as the ideal solution to their current goal-scoring struggles.