Romelu Lukaku is not currently in negotiations with Monaco over a possible move away from Napoli, according to well-known transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.
Romano reports that there are no contacts between the French club and the Belgium international at this stage. That means Monaco have not opened discussions with Napoli or with the player regarding a potential transfer, despite earlier reports suggesting the club had shown an interest in Lukaku.
The forward is considering several possibilities for the next stage of his career and is still expected to leave Napoli this summer. His future remains unresolved, with no agreement currently in place over his next destination.
Interest in Lukaku is also being maintained by Atlanta United. The Major League Soccer club remains one of the teams monitoring the situation surrounding the Napoli striker, although the available information does not indicate that a deal has been agreed or that negotiations have reached an advanced stage.
Monaco previously sought transfer information
Reports earlier suggested that Monaco had requested information about the possibility of signing Lukaku. However, Romano’s latest update indicates that this enquiry has not developed into talks between the relevant parties.
Napoli are reportedly prepared to part company with the Belgian for a fee of about €10m. That figure provides a potential basis for a transfer, but there is currently no indication that Monaco have made an offer or begun formal negotiations.
Lukaku’s departure from the Neapolitan club is nevertheless still anticipated during the summer window. The striker is assessing several options, while interest from Atlanta United continues and Monaco’s position remains limited to the earlier request for information.
For now, there is no dialogue between Monaco and Napoli over a transfer for Lukaku. The Belgian forward’s next club will depend on which of the available possibilities develops into a formal move.