Besiktas open talks with Napoli for Lukaku but offer €5m of €10m asking price
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Besiktas have begun negotiations with Napoli for striker Romelu Lukaku, but their opening bid of around €5m is well short of Napoli's €10m valuation.
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Attributed to original sourceReports are growing that Romelu Lukaku is a genuine target for Vincenzo Italiano’s Besiktas, but the Turkish club wants to offer just half the Napoli asking price.
The striker probably does not have a place in the squad under new coach Max Allegri at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, having already broken off his relationship with Napoli directors and staff last season.
His decision to go back to Belgium for treatment ahead of the World Cup infuriated the club, so with only one year left on his contract, an exit seems likely.
Lukaku open to Besiktas move SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JULY 06: Romelu Lukaku #9 of Belgium celebrates with teammates after scoring the team’s fourth goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between USA and Belgium at Seattle Stadium on July 06, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) According to Fanatik , Besiktas first asked to view the latest Napoli and Belgium fitness reports on Lukaku, then decided it was worth progressing with negotiations.
It is claimed that they have started talks with both Napoli and the player’s entourage, with the striker open to making the move.
A major issue might be that Napoli are hoping to get €10m for the sale , whereas Besiktas are aiming for closer to €5m.
The 33-year-old was injured for most of last season, but still scored 15 goals with 11 assists in his 45 competitive appearances for Napoli.
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What happened
Besiktas have made initial contact with Napoli over a potential transfer of Romelu Lukaku, who returned to Chelsea after a loan spell at the Serie A club. The Turkish side's opening offer is approximately €5m, half of what Napoli are demanding. Lukaku's future remains uncertain as he is not part of Chelsea's plans, and Napoli appear unwilling to keep him permanently. A compromise figure will likely need to be found for a deal to progress, with Besiktas exploring options to strengthen their attack.
Chance analysis
Lukaku's market value has clearly fallen from his €115m Inter move, as clubs negotiate in the €5-10m range for a player once considered among the world's best strikers. This signals Besiktas are shopping in a buyer's market for a high-profile but depreciated asset. The gap between offer and asking price is large but typical at this stage — expect a deal to settle around €6-7m if negotiations advance. For prediction systems, Lukaku's destination (Napoli stay, Besiktas, or another club) materially affects his availability and form projection for the upcoming season.
If completed, Besiktas gain a high-profile striker signing but at reduced cost reflecting Lukaku's declining form; Napoli would offload a player they don't want to retain.
Monitor Lukaku transfer resolution — his destination directly affects his match availability and projected output for 2025-26.