Romelu Lukaku suffered a severe thigh injury in the final friendly before the start of the season, and Napoli must shift their focus to finding a new striker since he’ll be sidelined for a long

Napoli says striker Romelu Lukaku may require surgery after sustaining a left thigh injury during a preseason friendly.

Lukaku is set for a long spell on the sidelines.

Rasmus Hojlund is in line for a reunion with Scott McTominay as Napoli are reportedly attempting to hijack AC Milan's move for the Manchester United striker.

A serious injury for Romelu Lukaku suffered over the weekend has Napoli eyeing Vardy as a stop-gap addition. It's been suggestion Lukaku may need thigh surgery which will leave sidelined for months. As such, Azzurri chief Giovanni Manna is considering a move for free agent Vardy this week.

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Napoli's Romelu Lukaku, left, is challenged by Venezia's Fali Cande during a Serie A soccer match between Venezia and Napoli at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, in Venice, Italy, Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Napoli are looking at options up front after an injury scare for Romelu Lukaku, with a Manchester United flop on their radar. The Belgian forward suffered a thigh injury during the pre-season friendly with Olympiacos last Thursday, replaced by Lorenzo Lucca just past the half hour mark.