Chelsea set to benefit from Antonio Conte as Blues plan to hijack Arsenal transfer

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Chelsea may benefit from Antonio Conte, who has been appointed as Napoli’s manager.

Conte is interested in bringing Romelu Lukaku to Napoli, a move Chelsea is keen on to meet Financial Fair Play regulations.

Napoli’s need to sell Victor Osimhen, who has a £110m release clause, could facilitate this deal.

Chelsea hope Napoli will buy Lukaku to help fund their chase for a new striker.

Osimhen, linked with multiple Premier League clubs, remains a key player despite recent tensions with Napoli.

Arsenal are heavy favourites to sign Osimhen, but reports claim Chelsea could hijack the deal.

Meanwhile, Arsenal have informed Napoli they will not pay Victor Osimhen’s €130 million release clause, deeming it too expensive.

The Gunners are exploring other options like Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, who has a €65 million release clause. Chelsea have also been linked with Sesko and Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez.