Napoli request made as Arsenal and Chelsea wait on striker exits

Napoli must sell before buying, delaying Arsenal and Chelsea's striker clear-outs.

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What happened. Napoli have made a request to sign a new centre-forward, but must offload a player first, delaying potential moves for Arsenal's Gabriel Jesus and a Chelsea striker.

• Napoli sold Romelu Lukaku to Fenerbahce for £5m.
• Lukaku made only five league appearances due to injuries.
• Jesus linked with Napoli all summer after Gyokeres arrival.

Napoli's sale must happen before any new striker arrives, prolonging transfer uncertainty.

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