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Napoli team manager Gabriele Oriali has spoken to the press before the Partenopei’s trip to Lecce in Serie A on Tuesday evening. Oriali discussed several topics, including the 6-2 defeat to PSV last week, as well as the injuries of both Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku.

Crystal Palace News / HITC / October 17

Romelu Lukaku’s agent blames Thomas Tuchel and injury for Chelsea struggles

Romelu Lukaku’s agent at the time, Federico Pastorello, helped facilitate his return to Chelsea in 2021. Fresh off their Champions League triumph, Chelsea broke their transfer record by bringing Lukaku back from Inter Milan for £97.5m.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / October 17

'Relationship with the coach' – Agent regrets sending his client to join Chelsea

An agent says that he regrets sending his client to join Chelsea in the end even if it was the right call at the time. We’ve had many dramatic transfer stories involving Chelsea and many disastrous ones as well.

Soccer News / Football Italia / October 16

Napoli set Lukaku date for likely comeback after serious injury

Romelu Lukaku has been out of action since pre-season and Napoli do not want to rush his recovery, so are reportedly aiming for a return in the Supercoppa Italiana on December 18.

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 16

Agent admits Lukaku back to Chelsea was a mistake, Ancelotti wanted him at Real Madrid

Federico Pastorello reveals that Antonio Conte threatened to leave Inter if they had not signed Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United in 2019 and that Carlo Ancelotti wanted the Belgian striker at Real Madrid in 2023.

Napoli News / Football Italia / October 14

Lukaku brothers heartbroken, claim they were ‘extorted’ over father’s funeral

Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku and former Lazio defender Jordan Lukaku announced they were being ‘extorted’ by people refusing to release their father’s body for his funeral in Belgium.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 29

Lukaku announces devastating personal news: ‘Life will never be the same’

Romelu Lukaku has announced the devastating news that his father, Roger Menama Lukaku, has died at the age of 58: ‘Life will never be the same’. The morning after Napoli’s 2-1 defeat to Milan in San Siro, Lukaku took to social media to announce that his father has died aged 58. “Thank you for teaching me everything I know.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 27

New Napoli signing reveals what surprised him about De Bruyne and Lukaku

Napoli defender Sam Beukema reveals he was ‘surprised’ by the humility of Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku: ‘We have joked many times.’ Beukema released an interview with Lega Serie A before a crucial Serie A match against Milan.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 26

Hojlund on leaving Man United for Napoli, differences in Serie A, Conte and Lukaku

Rasmus Hojlund has given an honest assessment of his career to date, has spoken about the differences between playing in Serie A and the Premier League,

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / September 19

Napoli Made Sensational Summer Move For Inter Milan Youngster Before Signing Man Utd Striker

Napoli considered a sensation summer swoop for Inter Milan starlet Francesco Pio Esposito, reports from Italy claim. According to today’s edition of Libero, via FCInter1908, Napoli began to plot a move for Esposito after the injury suffered by Romelu Lukaku in pre-season.

Napoli News / Football Italia / September 10

Napoli medic explains Lukaku ‘very serious injury’ and provides other updates

Napoli chief medic explains the extent of Romelu Lukaku’s ‘very serious’ injury and the decision to forego surgery, with updates on Amir Rrahmani and David Neres too.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 7

Lukaku and Napoli warned not to expect recovery before December

Romelu Lukaku will reportedly not return to action for Napoli earlier than December after the latest check-up on his serious thigh injury. The centre-forward pulled up clutching his leg during a pre-season friendly against Olympiacos in August and was diagnosed with a deep tear of the muscle.

Soccer News / Football Italia / September 4

Lukaku returns to Belgium, decides against surgery and targets early Napoli return

Thursday’s reports indicate that Romelu Lukaku is pushing to be available as swiftly as possible for Napoli after picking up an injury in the club’s final

Manchester United closes in on Old Trafford exit; agreement reached

Scoring goals was a massive problem for Manchester United last season, and netting just 44 times in 38 Premier League games could not have made it clearer for the INEOS to address heading into the summer transfer window.

Napoli News / ESPN / August 26

Sources: Napoli in talks to sign Højlund from Utd

Napoli are in talks with Manchester United for Rasmus Højlund, sources have told ESPN, after Romelu Lukaku was ruled out for up to four months.

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Soccer News / Football Italia / August 22

Conte: ‘As champions, Napoli amongst favourites for Serie A; we must not complain but find solutions’

Napoli travel to Sassuolo on Saturday afternoon for their opening game of the 2025-26 Serie A season, with Antonio Conte’s side eager to defend their Scudetto title.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / August 22

Report – Napoli Pulled Out Of Race For Inter Milan Bound Midfielder After Lukaku Injury

Napoli reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Inter Milan-bound Andy Diouf after an injury to Romelu Lukaku. This according to Italian broadcaster Sky Sport Italia, via FCInterNews.

Napoli News / Football Italia / August 22

How Lukaku changes Napoli’s pursuit of Junalu and Elmas

Napoli are still making evaluations for Sevilla’s Juanlu Sanchez, and while anything can still happen, things are not quite as certain as they were before for the Partenopei following the injury to Romelu Lukaku. The same is also true of Napoli’s pursuit of former winger Eljif Elmas.

Napoli News / SempreInter.com / August 21

‘Not For Sale At Any Price’ – Inter Milan Consider Young Striker Unsellable Amid Napoli Interest After Lukaku Injury

Francesco Pio Esposito is “unsellable at any price” for Inter Milan despite Napoli inquiring after an injury to Romelu Lukaku. This according to today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews.

Napoli News / Football Italia / August 20

Lukaku avoids surgery, but Napoli lose star for 3-4 months

Romelu Lukaku will not need to undergo surgery for his thigh injury, but is still expected to be out for three to four months. The Belgium international pulled up clutching the back of his left thigh during a pre-season friendly against Olympiacos on August 14.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 20

Napoli linked with three Serie A strikers as Inter reject 45m offer

Moise Kean, Artem Dovbyk and Francesco Pio Esposito are reported to be among Inter’s targets to replace Romelu Lukaku, but Italian sources claim Inter have already rejected a €45m bid for their striker.

Napoli News / Football Italia / August 19

Arokodare is the name to watch for Napoli if Lukaku has bad injury

Tolu Arokodare was already on the Napoli radar over a month ago and the Genk striker is seen as the natural heir to Romelu Lukaku, so he is a name to watch.

Soccer News / The Cult of Calcio / August 19

Napoli Forced to Scramble after Massive Lukaku Blow

Romelu Lukaku suffered a severe thigh injury in the final friendly before the start of the season, and Napoli must shift their focus to finding a new striker since he’ll be sidelined for a long while, Sky reports.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / August 7

Ex Inter Milan Striker Admits ‘I Felt Bad For A Year’ After Champions League Final Vs Man City – Adds ‘Fans Don’t Know The Real Story’

Former Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku says that he “felt bad for a year” after the 2023 Champions League final against Man City. The 32-year-old Napoli striker spoke to Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / July 7

Breaking The Bank – Inter Milan Could Pay Lukaku-Sized Fee For Atalanta & Brazil Star This Summer

Inter Milan could pay a fee for Atalanta midfielder Ederson in line with what they spent on Romelu Lukaku in 2019. This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInter1908.