Napoli are reportedly open to the idea of ​​swapping Victor Osimhen for Romelu Lukaku in cash, but the Nigerian forward has some demands.

According to Ufabet Sport Italia, the Blues are finally ready to discuss a possible swap deal for the forward, with a large sum of cash to cover the rest.

It comes after Calcio reported that Premier League clubs could consider the matter.

There are still some issues, as Osimhen will not agree to a loan move with an option to buy and has insisted he will not take the huge pay cut he agreed with Napoli in December 2023.

The key could be a loan deal with an obligation to buy, but Chelsea would have to settle for his wages.

UFABET Sport Italia can confirm that the Premier League side have finally agreed a permanent deal, with Enzo Maresca urging the club to make the move a reality.

They changed their minds after a deal with Atletico Madrid to buy Samu Omorodien collapsed.

Napoli are planning to sell him for a €130m release clause and reinvest some of the money into a move for Antonio Conte’s favourite striker, Lukaku.

However, the lack of interest in Osimhen has stalled the whole process and even lowering the price to €100m plus bonuses will not make a difference.

PSG and Arsenal are reportedly considering other targets, while Chelsea have previously been less interested in Osimhen.

Acquiring Lukaku and selling the Nigerian forward at the same time has always been a scenario that has been on Napoli’s radar.