Romelu Lukaku might be on his way back to the Premier League this summer, as Napoli appears open to parting ways with the striker while restructuring their offensive lineup for the upcoming season.
The Belgian international has struggled to find consistent form this current campaign, making only seven appearances and accumulating just over an hour of playing time in total due to persistent hamstring and muscular issues. His limited availability has hampered his impact and is understood to be a key factor in Napoli’s decision to pursue a different direction.
This strategic shift is already evident with the club’s permanent acquisition of Rasmus Højlund, signaling a clear long-term change in their forward options. With his contract having just over a year remaining, Lukaku is now among the players who could be moved on as part of this transition.
Milan & Inter Interested, but Premier League Move Looms for Lukaku
Initial inquiries have been made within Serie A, including tentative approaches to AC Milan and Inter Milan. However, neither club is currently demonstrating strong commitment to pursuing a deal. While Lukaku would ideally prefer to stay in Italy, the absence of concrete interest has led his representatives to explore alternative possibilities.
According to reports from TeamTalk, a return to England has emerged as a genuine prospect.
Lukaku boasts significant Premier League experience, having previously played for Chelsea, Manchester United, Everton, and West Bromwich Albion, with his most recent stint in England concluding in 2022.
Intermediaries are already initiating contact with several English clubs to gauge their interest as Lukaku contemplates his next career move. Napoli is reportedly willing to consider offers in the vicinity of €20 million, though any transfer will be contingent on his fitness and the overall financial framework of the deal.