Napoli’s valuation test: Fenerbahçe may meet Lukaku’s price

Alfredo Pedullà says a deal between Napoli and Fenerbahçe could finally satisfy Napoli’s valuation of striker Romelu Lukaku, with the Turkish club poised to offer a fee in the 7‑9 million‑euro range, ending the protracted negotiation that has lingered since the 30‑million‑euro 2024 investment.

Pedullà explained that the first proposal on the table was 4 million euros, a figure that could rise by a couple of million if the clubs continue talks. He noted that this initial amount reflects Fenerbahçe’s early willingness to engage.

According to the journalist, Napoli entered negotiations from a baseline of 10 million euros, deliberately avoiding any devaluation of the club’s 2024 investment of 30 million euros for the 31‑year‑old forward, whose performances have fallen short of expectations.

Napoli now hopes to secure a fee in the 7‑8‑9 million‑euro window and believes Fenerbahçe will try to accommodate that range. The club’s strategy is to recover a respectable portion of its original outlay while allowing the player to move on.

Pedullà added that Lukaku will not lose money in the transaction; on the contrary, the arrangement could leave him financially better off than his current situation at Napoli.

The discussion was highlighted on Google Discover, with Fonti and Stampa rating the story A‑ and A+. Le ultime sulla possibile cessione di Lukaku e la trattativa per il passaggio in Turchia del belga were featured, underscoring the interest across both Italian and Turkish media. Il Fenerbahçe is portrayed as the club ready to meet Napoli’s demands.

The next step will be for both sides to finalize the exact figure within the stated range, as Fenerbahçe works to present an offer that satisfies Napoli’s expectations and secures Lukaku’s future.