Fenerbahce submit bid for Romelu Lukaku as Napoli eye Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus to replace him | OneFootball

Fenerbahce have submitted a €5 million offer for Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku, according to Gianluca DiMarzio. 

The Super Lig giants are keen on adding the former Chelsea and Manchester United centre-forward as they look to wrestle the league crown back from rivals Galatasaray.

Fenerbahce have already signed Mason Greenwood, Nathan Ake, Sidiki Cherif, Vedat Muriqi, and Amara Diouf. They now have their sights on the Belgian international. 

Lukaku struggled last season due to a long-term injury and was left out of the squad due to disciplinary issues.

However, the season before, he delivered 14 goals and 10 assists in 36 Serie A appearances. 

The 33-year-old is still one of the best centre-forwards in Europe on his day. A new environment might do him a world of good as he eyes a return to top form.

Napoli and Fenerbahce are still some way off from agreeing a deal, but there is an expectation that it will be done.

Major League Soccer sides have also shown interest in his services, but it seems he is off to Fenerbahce if they can agree a deal.

Meanwhile, Napoli are trying to replace Lukaku by signing Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus.

The Brazilian is surplus to requirements under Mikel Arteta and the Partenopei could take him from the English side.

An offer of around €20 million is being discussed, but it remains to be seen if that will be enough to convince the Gunners to sell. 

Napoli also have Rasmus Hojlund, and whoever comes in will simply be providing competition for the Danish striker.

Jesus has also struggled with injuries over the past few seasons, which have prevented him from finding his groove. Like Lukaku, he could benefit from a change in environment. 

Coach Massimiliano Allegri will be tasked with delivering Napoli’s fifth Scudetto this season after a disappointing title defence last term.