10.08.2026 16:10
Fenerbahçe is very close to a happy ending in the Romelu Lukaku transfer. It has been reported that the gap in the transfer fee negotiations between the yellow-navy blues and Napoli has narrowed considerably, and that the Belgian striker will not join Napoli's camp and is waiting for final approval to come to Istanbul.
Fenerbahce, continuing their efforts to sign a striker, turned to Romelu Lukaku after failing to get the desired result from their talks with Benfica for Vangelis Pavlidis.
It was reported that the Yellow-Navy Blues reached an agreement with the Belgian star on personal terms, while negotiations with Napoli over the transfer fee have begun to complete the transfer.
GAP WITH NAPOLI NARROWED SIGNIFICANTLY
According to Il Mattino's report, significant progress was made in the talks between Fenerbahce and Napoli. It was claimed that the gap between the figures demanded and offered by the two clubs has considerably narrowed, and the talks are expected to be concluded shortly.
It had been previously stated that Napoli expected a double-digit transfer fee for Lukaku. Fenerbahce, on the other hand, sought common ground with the Italian club by raising the offer during the negotiations.
LUKAKU ALSO WANTS FENERBAHCE
Lukaku's stance during the transfer process also strengthened Fenerbahce's position. It was claimed that the Belgian striker clearly communicated his desire to move to the Yellow-Navy team during a meeting with the Napoli management.
It was reported that Lukaku asked the Napoli management for flexibility in the transfer by saying, "Let me go to Fenerbahce." It was also stated that the player's representatives played an active role in the talks to secure the agreement.
WILL NOT JOIN NAPOLI'S CAMP
According to the latest development, Lukaku will not join Napoli's training camp. It was reported that the 33-year-old striker is waiting for the final approval from the talks between the clubs to move to Turkey. If Fenerbahce and Napoli reach an agreement, Lukaku is expected to come to Istanbul to complete the transfer process.
WILL UNDERGO A DETAILED MEDICAL EXAMINATION
It was also previously stated that the Yellow-Navy Blues plan to have Lukaku undergo a comprehensive medical examination after the agreement.
The Belgian striker, who struggled with injuries last season, featured in 7 official matches for Napoli. For this reason, it was stated that Fenerbahce would thoroughly assess the player's health condition before finalizing the transfer.