Romelu Lukaku Could Leave Napoli: Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray Keeping Close Watch
Romelu Lukaku's future at Napoli remains uncertain, with Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray reportedly interested. According to Italian transfer expert Matteo Moretto, Turkey is a genuine option for the player this summer.
Lukaku's Future at Napoli Remains Uncertain
Following new head coach Massimiliano Allegri's official presentation, Napoli are heading to their training camp in Dimaro, where the Tuscan manager will make his first assessments of the squad. Among the players under observation is Romelu Lukaku, whose future is still unclear. Italian transfer insider Matteo Moretto shared his take on the situation via YouTube.
According to Moretto, Lukaku's agent Federico Pastorello had stated there had been no contact with Beşiktaş. However, Moretto clarifies that when he previously mentioned Turkey as a possibility, he was specifically referring to Galatasaray or Fenerbahçe — the two clubs he believes could come closest today to meeting Lukaku's financial expectations.
Turkey Option on the Table This Summer
Moretto notes that one scenario has Lukaku staying at Napoli for another year before leaving under terms more favorable to the player than the club — possibly agreed as early as January, with a departure next summer. But as an alternative, he stresses that a move to Turkey this summer is also possible, with Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe leading the race.
Moretto adds that a later departure shouldn't be ruled out either — meaning that even if the situation doesn't resolve in the short term, an exit from Napoli remains firmly on the table.
Other Names on Napoli's Radar: Favasuli and Fortini
In the same commentary, Moretto also discussed two young players Napoli are working on: Fiorentina's 2004-born Costantino Favasuli, fresh off a loan spell at Catanzaro, and Fiorentina's 2006-born left-back Niccolò Fortini. Fortini has previously drawn interest from Roma and other clubs as well.
Moretto says both players are highly regarded by head coach Allegri and sporting director Giovanni Manna, with president Aurelio De Laurentiis reportedly favoring investment in young talent over other types of signings.
Conclusion
Lukaku's future remains unresolved, but reports from the Italian press suggest Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe have emerged as serious options in the process. Whether the move materializes this summer or next remains to be seen.
Source: This article is based on reporting by Matteo Moretto, as published on Il Napolista (ilnapolista.it).
