Chelsea have still not accepted Napoli’s offer for Romelu Lukaku, so they are reportedly organising the David Neres medical in a €28m deal with Benfica instead.
It had already been suggested earlier today that the Partenopei would keep Neres waiting until after the Victor Osimhen sale if it meant getting Lukaku now.
However, the Stamford Bridge side is continuing to hesitate for a response over the offer worth €25m plus another €5m in add-ons.
While Chelsea have certainly lowered their original asking price of circa €45m, it remains to be seen if this will be enough without Osimhen as part of the exchange.
David Neres now, Lukaku later
With that in mind, Sky Sport Italia and transfer expert Fabrizio Romano both report that Napoli are tired of waiting and will use that cash for David Neres.
He will cost €28-30m including add-ons and can be ready to undergo a medical as early as Monday, with the player travelling over the weekend.
Neres was already left out of the Benfica squad for this weekend’s game because the move was known to be imminent.
While Lukaku remains a target for the Partenopei, Antonio Conte will have to wait a little longer for this reunion.