Napoli are ready to enter negotiations with Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku, but their first offer is far short of the Blues' asking price.

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• Lukaku could reunite with Conte at Napoli
• Italian club lodge first bid for striker
• Offer is far below Chelsea's asking price

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Chelsea are eager to sell Lukaku this summer following his season-long loan at Roma, but they are insisting any interested party will have to match the £38 million ($48m) release clause in his contract if they wish to land him.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Having just hired Antonio Conte as their new head coach, Napoli are eager to reunite the Belgian striker with the manager he worked alongside at Inter and reports they have made an offer worth €15m (£13m/$16m) plus another €3m (£2.5m/$3.2m) in bonuses.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Lukaku has reportedly expressed a willingness to join Conte's team, but AC Milan have also shown interest in the former Manchester United striker. The 31-year-old has also made clear he wants to return to Anderlecht in the near future and suggested he is open to moving to Saudi Arabia, too.

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  WHAT NEXT FOR LUKAKU?

  Lukaku enjoyed a productive season with Roma having scored 21 goals in 47 appearances in all competitions and he will feel confident of impressing again in Italy if a move to Napoli does indeed materialise. First, however, the club may have to improve on their initial offer.

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