Looks like Chelsea's bank account might get a little fatter this summer with Lukaku and Sarr probably on their way out. If these deals go through, the club could save over £23 million in wages!
Lukaku Heading to Napoli?
Lukaku's barely played for Chelsea since May last year, and it's looking like he might be off to Napoli. The 31-year-old had a chance to impress the new boss, Enzo Maresca, but apparently Serie A is calling his name again. They say he's agreed to a three-year deal with them, earning £5 million a year. That's a big drop from the £16.9 million he's been raking in at Chelsea since he came back in 2021, but he's been on loan most of the time anyway.
The catch is the transfer fee. Chelsea wants £29.5 million for him, which is less than his release clause of £38 million. But even that's too much for Napoli to swallow, so they're still haggling. The thing is, Lukaku really wants to play for his old manager Antonio Conte again, who he won the Serie A title with when he was on loan at Inter Milan.
Sarr Joining Lens
And it's not just Lukaku, Chelsea's also trying to get rid of Malang Sarr. Lens in France is about to sign him, which would help Chelsea save even more dough on wages.
The Money Situation
If Lukaku and Sarr both leave, Chelsea will have more than £23 million extra to spend on players. That's a pretty sweet deal, right? It'll give them more cash to buy new talent and make their team better for the next season.
The Bottom Line
These transfers could be a big win for Chelsea, not just because they save money, but because it gives them more wiggle room to buy new players. Fans are definitely interested to see how this all plays out and what happens with the team when the season starts.
