Sky Italia mentions a link between Romelu Lukaku and Atlanta United in MLS. La Gazzetta dello Sport adds that the Belgian does not seem tempted by the prospect of joining this franchise, but he is not excluding Major League Soccer as a possibility.

Romelu Lukaku wants to leave Napoli and is interested in moving to MLS. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lukaku has given his approval to the Atlanta United project and initial talks have already taken place. The American club would reportedly be willing to pay between five and seven million euros, while Napoli is aiming for around ten million. Lukaku is under contract with Napoli until 2027 and earns approximately eleven million euros gross per season. His agent Federico Pastorello stated on Sky Sport Italia that Lukaku does not want to be a second choice at Napoli and also warned that he will not stay where he is not wanted. Atlanta United's sporting director Chris Henderson stated via the club's channels that the club wants to fill the Designated Player spot this summer.

Transfer journalist Nicolo Schira reports that Atlanta United wanted to offer Romelu Lukaku a move, but Lukaku is not eager to sign for the club. According to Schira, offers from MLS and Saudi Arabia were quickly dismissed.

According to Sky Sport, Romelu Lukaku's transfer to the United States is less likely today. The negotiation that could have made him an Atlanta United player has become less active.

Aurelio De Laurentiis, president of Napoles, is asking for 10 million euros for the Belgian international, but Atlanta United is not willing to pay this amount.

Romelu Lukaku did not appear at Napoli’s preparations because it is expected that he will leave the club this month, even though his contract is valid for another year. Fabrizio Romano reports that Atlanta United wants to bring the Belgian striker to MLS. Lukaku is simultaneously considering other options ahead of a transfer.

Il Mattino reports that contacts have progressed in recent hours between Atlanta United and Napoli regarding Romelu Lukaku. The MLS club has not yet made an official offer to Napoli.

CalcioMercato reports that Atlanta United is interested in signing Romelu Lukaku this summer and has already contacted the player's agents regarding a transfer. Aurelio De Laurentiis is asking for a minimum of 10 million euros for the Belgian striker. Romelu Lukaku's tenure at Napoli is approaching its end, and the MLS is now an option for the player, who could soon choose his next destination.

According to Tuttomercato, Atlanta United is following Romelu Lukaku, and no official offers have arrived at this time. Napoli would consider selling the player for an offer considered adequate. The Napoli management is concerned that American clubs might try to limit the amount spent on the transfer fee, allocating most resources to the player's salary instead. Lukaku has not yet stated a position regarding a possible destination.

Romelu Lukaku refused to spread his current gross salary of 7.7 million euros per season by extending his contract, which is set to expire on June 30, 2027. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Atlanta United is strongly pursuing Lukaku, and the player has reportedly already become open to the possibility of moving to MLS.

Belgian international Romelu Lukaku is reportedly set to leave Napoli as he reportedly desires to be a key player and is not interested in a substitute role. The Italian club is open to selling the 33-year-old striker for approximately ten to twelve million euros to lower its salary costs. According to Sacha Tavolieri, Atlanta United is actively pursuing the striker, and discussions are in progress to see if the club can meet his personal terms.