{statorium_team tid=112 text="Aston Villa"} have successfully negotiated terms with {statorium_team tid=8 text="Chelsea"} for the transfer of {statorium_player pid=184 text="Romelu Lukaku"}, according to reports from Il Mattino via CN 24. The deal between the two clubs is complete, with Chelsea eager for Lukaku to finalize personal terms with Villa. However, the {statorium_team tid=377 text="Belgian"} striker has expressed a strong preference for joining {statorium_team tid=103 text="Napoli"}, desiring to reunite with Antonio Conte.
Despite the agreement, Lukaku remains resolute in his desire to play for Napoli. Chelsea, running out of patience with the situation, are keen to resolve the matter promptly. Lukaku is currently training separately, highlighting the urgency for a resolution.
Conte and Napoli await developments
Antonio Conte, awaiting Lukaku's arrival at Napoli, is increasingly concerned about the lack of progress. The Italian manager faces a challenging situation with {statorium_player pid=4253 text="Victor Osimhen"}, who remains in the squad but is not being utilized in matches. Osimhen's unresolved future is a significant roadblock, preventing Napoli from making a move for Lukaku.
The impasse leaves Napoli unable to finalize the signing of Lukaku until Osimhen's departure is sorted out. Conte's worry grows as the transfer window progresses, with both Chelsea and Napoli eager for a swift resolution to the ongoing saga.