Fenerbahce are in talks to sign Romelu Lukaku, GIVEMESPORT understands. The Belgian striker is open to a move to Turkey and is surplus to requirements at Napoli.

The Italian side are looking to sell for around €10m, and the price is not expected to prove a stumbling block.

Lukaku has only one-year left on his contract at the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium, and the 33-year-old has also drawn interest from MLS side Atlanta United, who have held talks with the player’s camp. MLS remains an option for Lukaku, who has also drawn interest from Saudi clubs over the past few weeks.

Fenerbahce Open Lukaku Talks

Lukaku joined Napoli from Chelsea in August 2024 and has scored 15 goals in 45 games. He got 14 goals in 2024/25 as Napoli won Serie A, but featured in only five league games last season due to injury. The back-end of last season saw Lukaku remain in Belgium ahead of the World Cup as he recovered from a hip flexor muscle issue.

The 33-year-old had a positive World Cup, scoring three goals and getting one assist as Belgium lost to eventual champions Spain in the quarter-final. That has helped attract fresh interest.

Napoli are looking to add Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus, but require outgoings first. Initial talks have taken place with Arsenal, and a transfer is possible in the region of €25m (£21.4m).

Arsenal Eyeing Attacking Reinforcements

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Arsenal are still seeking another creative attacker, having missed out on Vinicius Junior, who extended at Real Madrid. Selling Jesus, who has been described as ‘incredible’,, is something the club are open to, even though manager Mikel Arteta still values the Brazilian striker.

Should fellow Brazilian Gabriel Martinelli depart, Arsenal could even add two new attackers. Julian Alvarez remains the dream target despite Atletico Madrid not wishing to sell, and the player hoping Barcelona make a fresh bid.

There is appreciation for Liverpool target Bradley Barcola, while Everton Illiman Ndiaye has also been discussed. Junior Kroupi was another player on Arsenal’s radar, but a metatarsal injury has sidelined him for 3-4 months. Bournemouth sources had insisted before the injury that there was no appetite to sell the French forward.

Statistics courtesy of WhoScored – correct as of 08/08/2026.

Tottenham Hotspur are yet to receive an offer for defender Cristian Romero, despite long-standing interest from Atletico Madrid, according to Sky Sports.

Romero endured a turbulent 2025/26 season, marred by red cards and inconsistent performances, as the Lilywhites were almost relegated from the Premier League. Despite this poor form, the Argentine has displayed his defensive acumen in the past and is subsequently still attracting interest from a number of clubs.

Arsenal emerged as shock suitors for Romero this week, although it’s believed that Spurs wouldn’t entertain offers from their rivals for their captain.

A move abroad is much more likely for the World Cup winner, with Atletico Madrid cited as the most likely destination for the wantaway star.

Tottenham Yet to Receive Cristian Romero Offer

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Spurs have bolstered the centre of their defence this summer, adding Jan Paul van Hecke from Brighton for £52 million and Marcos Senesi on a free transfer from Bournemouth.

These additions mean an existing defender in Roberto De Zerbi’s squad must make way, and there has always been an acceptance that Romero is the most likely candidate. Spurs’ skipper has consistently flirted with a departure, and given he’s now in his late 20s, it makes sense for the Lilywhites to cash in on the player now.

By all accounts, Tottenham are happy to let the 28-year-old, described by Gary Neville as ‘‘unbelievable’‘ in the past, leave this summer, but prospective suitors are yet to make their move, despite reports suggesting the contrary.

Sky Sports journalist Michael Bridge indicates that while Atletico are interested in the player, they’re yet to table a proposal.

It’s understood that Spurs would be willing to sanction Romero’s exit for around £34 million – a fee that the Spanish giants will surely be capable of forking out.

Diego Simeone is looking to add an experienced central defender to his ranks to replace the ageing Jose Gimenez, who has been an ever-present figure in Atleti’s team under the Argentine manager, but turns 32 in January.

Could Tottenham Be Better Off Without Cristian Romero?

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Spurs have fixed their primary issue from last season via their centre-back signings. The North Londoners struggled to progress the ball from deep areas throughout the campaign, due to a lack of high-quality passers – an issue Van Hecke and Senesi fix immediately with their exceptional range of distribution.

While the pair of new additions may not be as aggressive defenders as Romero, as reflected in the data below, they do add far more value to Tottenham’s team in possession.

Given De Zerbi wants his team to dominate the ball, draw the press in and then play around the opponent, the Italian’s centre-back overhaul should work wonders in terms of striving towards this style of play.

Additionally, they’ll no longer have Romero’s ill discipline and recklessness in their fold, meaning they may get better without him in the aggregate.

All Statistics via FotMob – correct as of 08/08/2026

With pre-season now well and truly underway, new Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso will be quickly learning which players he can trust in his debut season. He’s already shown his intention to add a little more discipline and experience in the dressing room, signing the likes of Danny Welbeck and Jordan Henderson.

The former was signed from Brighton and Hove Albion to add depth to the striker role as well as offer something as an older head in the dressing room. The English forward scored 13 Premier League goals last season – the best of his career – so could contribute plenty on the pitch.

Alonso has quickly got the player involved too, as he started and played 45 minutes in the friendly loss to Juventus, and then started once more just three days later against AC Milan. Fans have now shared their thoughts on how he’s done so far.

Welbeck Given Early Chance To Impress By Alonso

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Welbeck – who is said to be making £60k-p/w at Stamford Bridge – played alongside Joao Pedro in an almost traditional 4-4-2 striker partnership against Juventus but didn’t have the biggest impact. He managed just one shot in the 1-0 defeat, before coming off at half-time for Nicolas Jackson.

Against AC Milan, he was trusted to start once again, although this time he had Cole Palmer and Pedro to support him in attack. Chelsea would win the game 3-0 thanks to Pedro’s brace and Moises Caicedo also scoring, but Welbeck’s display left a bit to be desired.

Once again, the Englishman struggled to make a huge impact, taking just one shot, having only 16 touches, and losing the ball six times before he was subbed off for Geovany Quenda in the 59th minute.

Chelsea Fans Not Convinced By Welbeck

Having now watched the 35-year-old on two occasions, Chelsea fans have seen enough to offer some sort of early verdict on the player. Worryingly for Welbeck, it doesn’t appear as though he has won over his new set of supporters.

After his underwhelming efforts vs AC Milan, one fan bluntly stated:

Another added: “Danny Welbeck, I don’t think you can make it here.” While a third wrote:

Carrying on the theme, someone else said: “Danny Welbeck has not really impressed me tbh.” Another said: “Danny Welbeck shouldn’t be starting matches for us, the game is faster than him.”

A final fan summed up the mood, stating: “If you think Danny Welbeck is enough, I’m sorry.”