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Napoli plans bid for Gabriel Jesus after agreeing to sell Lukaku

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 10:05 AM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Napoli plans bid for Gabriel Jesus after agreeing to sell Lukaku

Summary

Napoli has reached an agreement to sell Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce, which is expected to facilitate a bid for Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus. This comes as Lukaku's personal terms with the Turkish club are finalized, with paperwork pending. Gabriel Jesus' agent confirmed interest from Italian clubs following the sale, while reports suggest Napoli may need to meet Arsenal's asking price of €20m for the forward. The anticipated bid could materialize now that Napoli has addressed its striker situation.

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By the Numbers

•Napoli agrees to sell Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce for over €6m.
•Lukaku has completed personal terms and awaits paperwork.
•Interest for Gabriel Jesus from Napoli confirmed by his agent.
•Arsenal reportedly wants €20m for Jesus, while Napoli seeks a lower fee.
•Lukaku's sale clears the way for Napoli's bid for Jesus.

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10:05 AMYahoo Sports — Napoli agree striker sale to enable bid for Arsenal 29yo

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Napoli’s agreement to sell Romelu Lukaku could have significant implications for Gabriel Jesus, with the player’s agent confirming the interest from Italy in his client.Photo by Evan Treacy/Getty ...
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